Current Time in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Kandy does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Kandy
Asia/Colombo
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Time zone of Kandy
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Colombo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Kandy and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| India | Same time | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Kandy
Kandy does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Kandy time FAQ
What time is it in Kandy right now?
Kandy is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kandy, updated every second.
What time zone is Kandy in?
Kandy is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Colombo.
Does Kandy observe daylight saving time?
No. Kandy stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Kandy and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Kandy.
Other cities in Sri Lanka
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.