Current local time in Galle, Sri Lanka
UTC+05:30 · UTC+05:30 · India Standard Time
About Galle
Galle, Southern, Sri Lanka uses the India Standard Time time zone (Asia/Colombo), currently UTC+05:30. Population: about 93,118.
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
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| State / region: | Southern |
| Coordinates: | 6°03′N / 80°13′E |
| Population: | 93,118 |
| Currency: | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Languages: | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Country calling code: | +94 |
Time zone in Galle
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Colombo |
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| Time zone name: | India Standard Time (UTC+05:30) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+05:30 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Galle does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Galle today
| Sunrise: | 05:54 |
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| Sunset: | 17:52 |
| Solar noon: | 11:53 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:33 – 18:13 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+05:30) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Galle
- London+4:30 hGalle is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:30 hGalle is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:30 hGalle is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Galle time
What time zone is Galle in?
Galle uses the IANA time zone Asia/Colombo (India Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Galle observe daylight saving time?
Galle does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Galle and London?
Right now Galle is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Galle and New York?
Right now Galle is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.