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Time in Matara, Sri Lanka now

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Matara

Southern, Sri Lanka

29 Jul 2026

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Sri Lanka: common questions

What is the current time in Matara?

Matara uses Asia — Colombo (Asia/Colombo), which is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Matara observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Matara does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+5:30 year-round.

What is the time difference between Matara and major cities?

London (GMT/BST): Matara is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind London.

New York (EST/EDT): Matara is 9 hours and 30 minutes behind New York.

UTC (UTC): Matara is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC.

What region is Matara in?

Matara is in Southern. Browse nearby cities in Sri Lanka using the links below.

What is Matara known for?

Matara is a populated place in Sri Lanka, using Asia — Colombo (UTC+5:30) for local civil time. Coordinates: 5.94851°N, 80.53528°E.