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Current Time in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Check the current local time in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Kandy uses the Asia/Colombo time zone, with IST (UTC +5:30) during standard time.

Kandy, Sri Lanka — Live Clock
9:36:41 AM
IST Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Kandy Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Colombo

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Current zone: IST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

IST

UTC +5:30

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Kandy Time (IST)

Kandy is located in Sri Lanka and uses the Asia/Colombo time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Kandy overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Kandy aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Kandy vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +5:30
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Colombo

These cities share the same time zone as Kandy — when it's 9:36:41 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Sri Lanka

Major cities in Sri Lanka — some may be in a different time zone than Kandy if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Kandy?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Kandy. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Kandy time

What time is it in Kandy right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Kandy, Sri Lanka, updated every second. Right now, Kandy is on IST with a UTC offset of UTC +5:30. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Kandy in?

Kandy uses the Asia/Colombo timezone, fixed at IST (UTC +5:30) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Kandy a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Kandy?

Kandy is currently UTC +5:30 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Kandy observe daylight saving time?

No. Kandy stays on IST (UTC +5:30) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Kandy and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Kandy on IST right now?

Kandy is always on IST (UTC +5:30) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Kandy is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Kandy will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Kandy from New York?

The best call window from New York to Kandy depends on the current offset. Kandy is currently UTC +5:30 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.