Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+5:30 (GMT+5:30)
The current local time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 21:44:49.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Region
- Asia
- Population
- 169,102
- Coordinates
- 9.67° N, 80.01° E
- Time Zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Currency
- Rupee (LKR)
- Languages
- Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Country Area
- 65,610 km²
Time Difference Between Jaffna and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 9h 30m behind | |
| Time in London | 4h 30m behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 3h 30m ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 4h 30m ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h 30m behind | |
| Time in Singapore | 2h 30m ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 12h 30m behind | |
| Time in Paris | 3h 30m behind |
Weather in Jaffna
Current weather conditions in Jaffna including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
29°C
Overcast
Humidity
80%
Wind
30.6 km/h
Visibility
9 km
31°
28°
31°
28°
31°
27°
30°
28°
31°
29°
Cities Near Jaffna
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Jaffna
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Jaffna and London
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- Time difference between Jaffna and Sydney
- Time difference between Jaffna and Dubai
- Time difference between Jaffna and Singapore
- Time difference between Jaffna and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Jaffna and Paris
Map of Jaffna
Map showing the location of Jaffna at coordinates 9.66845, 80.00742.
About Jaffna Time
Jaffna is located in Asia, Sri Lankaand follows the Asia/Colombo time zone. The city has a population of approximately 169,102 people.
The current local time in Jaffna is determined by the Asia/Colombo time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Jaffna, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jaffna
What time zone is Jaffna in?
Jaffna is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (GMT+5:30) in Sri Lanka.
What is the current UTC offset for Jaffna?
Jaffna is currently at UTC+5:30.
Does Jaffna observe daylight saving time?
No, Jaffna does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+5:30) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Jaffna?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, updated every second.