What time zone is Polonnaruwa in?

Polonnaruwa uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST, UTC+5:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Colombo.

Does Polonnaruwa observe daylight saving time?

No. Polonnaruwa uses SLST (UTC+5:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Polonnaruwa?

Polonnaruwa is UTC+5:30 all year

Current Time in Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

5:57:59 AM

05:57:59

Monday, October 19, 2026

SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time) · UTC+05:30

Asia/Colombo

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Time zone details

Polonnaruwa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Polonnaruwa

Sunrise5:53 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:48 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Sri Lanka
Administrative area: North Central Province
District: Polonnaruwa District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Practical

Country languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English
Dialing code: +94
Population: 13,900
Elevation: Approximately 60 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 7° 56' N / 81° 00' E

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Clock changes in Polonnaruwa

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 55 min24 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:32 AM – 6:09 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:07 AM – 6:34 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:43 AM – 6:58 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination56%

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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:53 AM (east, 99.9°)
Sunset: 5:48 PM (west, 259.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 55 min24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:51 AM (72.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:32 AM – 6:09 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 6:34 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:43 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:50 PM (east, 111.9°)
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 19	5:53 AM	5:48 PM	11 hr 55 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:53 AM	5:48 PM	11 hr 55 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:53 AM	5:47 PM	11 hr 55 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:53 AM	5:47 PM	11 hr 54 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:53 AM	5:47 PM	11 hr 54 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:53 AM	5:46 PM	11 hr 53 min	23 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:53 AM	5:46 PM	11 hr 53 min	23 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Sri Lanka

Sun, Oct 25, 2026Vap Full Moon Poya Day
Sun, Nov 8, 2026Deepavali Festival Day
Tue, Nov 24, 2026Il Full Moon Poya Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Polonnaruwa in?: Polonnaruwa uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST, UTC+5:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Colombo.
When is the next clock change in Polonnaruwa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Polonnaruwa in the next 12 months
Does Polonnaruwa observe daylight saving time?: No. Polonnaruwa uses SLST (UTC+5:30) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Polonnaruwa?: Polonnaruwa is UTC+5:30 all year