Sri Lanka facts
| Capital | Colombo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia |
| Area | 65,610 km² · 25,332 sq mi · 16,212,559 acres |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Demonym | Sri Lankan |
| Currency | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo · UTC+5:30 · 1:04 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +94 |
| Internet domain | .lk |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 6.9355, 79.8487 |
Time difference
Colombo is on UTC+5:30 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:30 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:30 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 7:30 a.m. |
| UTC | 6:30 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Sri Lanka is about 0.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Sri Lanka is about 27% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Colombo to Washington, D.C.: about 14,389 km (8,941 mi) as the crow flies.
- Colombo to London: about 8,711 km (5,413 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Sri Lanka shares land borders with 1 country: India.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
How big is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka covers about 65,610 km² (25,332 sq mi), ranking 120 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 27% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Colombo uses UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) today. When it is noon in Colombo, it is 2:30 a.m. in New York and 7:30 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
What is the country code for Sri Lanka?
The international calling code is +94. From the United States dial 011 94 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 94.
What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?
Official or national languages: Sinhala, Tamil.