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The Current Local Date and Time in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (LK)

Time Zone Asia/Colombo

05:35:22

Local Time Date and Timezone

Where is Ratnapura? (Sri Lanka, LK)

Ratnapura is a city located in Sri Lanka (LK).
Latitude 6.6858 Longitude 80.4036

Ratnapura location on the Sri Lanka (LK) map

Information about Ratnapura

City: Ratnapura
Country: Sri Lanka (LK)
Latitude: 6.6858
Longitude: 80.4036
Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Time zone and UTC offset ofRatnapura

Ratnapura, Sri Lanka is in the Asia/Colombo time zone, which is currently UTC+5:30. Daylight saving time is not observed in this time zone, so the offset stays the same all year.

Current time difference with other cities

Ratnapura is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London
Ratnapura is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York
Ratnapura is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles
Ratnapura is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai
Ratnapura is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo
Ratnapura is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind Sydney

Frequently asked questions about time inRatnapura

What time zone is Ratnapura in?

Ratnapura, Sri Lanka is in the Asia/Colombo time zone (currently UTC+5:30).

Does Ratnapura observe daylight saving time?

No, the clocks do not change during the year in this time zone.

What is the time difference between Ratnapura and New York?

Ratnapura is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (the difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time).

What are the coordinates of Ratnapura?

Ratnapura is located at latitude 6.6858 and longitude 80.4036.

Sunrise, sunset and moon phase inRatnapura today

Astronomical data for October 16, 2026 in Ratnapura, calculated for the Asia/Colombo time zone. All times are local.

Sun

Sunrise: 05:55
Solar noon: 11:54
Sunset: 17:53
Length of day: 11 h 58 min

Moon

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 26%
Moon age: about 5.0 days
Moonrise: 10:26
Moonset: 22:22

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City of Ratnapura

Ratnapura (Sinhala: රත්නපුර, IPA: [rət̪n̪əpurə]; Tamil: இரத்தினபுரி, IPA: [iɾɐt̪ːinɐβuɾi]) ("City of Gems" in Sinhala and Tamil) is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of Sabaragamuwa Province, as well as the Ratnapura District, and is a traditional centre for the Sri Lankan gem trade. It is located on the Kalu Ganga (Black River) in south-central Sri Lanka, some 101 km (63 mi) southeast of the country's capital, Colombo. Ratnapura is also spelled as Rathnapura. The name 'Ratnapura' is a Sanskrit word meaning "city of gems", from the Sanskrit words pura (town) and ratna (gemstone). Over 2000 years ago, the Buddhist teachings in Sanskrit and Pali influenced the local language. While candy produced from the jaggery palm is traditionally known in this region as ratnapura, it is more likely that the candy was named for the locale rather than vice versa. It is the centre of a long-established industry of precious stone mining including rubies, sapphires, and other gems. Apart from gem mining, the city is known for the production of rice and fruit. Large plantations of tea and rubber surround the city. Tea grown in this region is called low-country tea. There is a well-established tourism industry in Ratnapura. Nearby Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park, Kitulgala, and Adam's Peak are especially popular among tourists. In 1901, the town of Ratnapura had a population of 4,084, and by 2021, it had an estimate around 100,000 people, with Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and Muslims each constituting a significant portion of the population.
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