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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +05:30 (+0530) |
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What time is it in Jaffna?
The current time in Jaffna is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Jaffna is in Sri Lanka, in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Jaffna does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in Jaffna.
Time zone and clock changes in Jaffna
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC +5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +4:30 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Jaffna
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Jaffna at 05:58 and sets at 17:56 (local time), giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:57.
More about Jaffna
See the location and GPS coordinates of Jaffna, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Jaffna and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Jaffna
What time is it in Jaffna right now?
The current time in Jaffna is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Asia/Colombo time zone.
What is the time difference between Jaffna and London?
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in Jaffna.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
Jaffna does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
What time is sunrise today in Jaffna?
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Jaffna at 05:58 and sets at 17:56 (local time), giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:57.
