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Current Date And Time In Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:06:33 SLST
Capital: Colombo
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 23,154,427

🗺️ Map of Sri Lanka - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Sri Lanka featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Sri Lanka

📍 LATITUDE
7.873°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
80.772°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)7.8731° N80.7718° E
Signed Decimal Degrees7.873180.7718
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)7° 52' 23" N80° 46' 18" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)7° 52.3832' N80° 46.3078' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Sri Lanka Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:58 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:25 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 26m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:12 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Sri Lanka’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Sri Lanka’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
876 km
(545 mi) • Sri Lanka's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
8,907 km
(5,534 mi) • Sri Lanka's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
7.873° S, 99.228° W
The point exactly opposite Sri Lanka's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Sri Lanka, you'd surface nearest to Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, about 1,196 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Sri Lanka

📍 Location Details

CountrySri Lanka
ContinentAsia
CapitalColombo
Country CodeLKA
Time Zone+05:30

📈 Area & Population

Population23,154,427
Area (km²)65,610.00 km²
Area (mi²)25,332.15 mi²
Pop. Density369.10 /km²
Elevation235 m / 770 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: Island nation - No land borders
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 65,610 km² (25,332 mi²)
🟢 Land: 62,732 km² (24,221 mi²) - 95.6%
🔵 Water: 2,878 km² (1,111 mi²) - 4.4%
🌍 World Share: 0.042% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #123 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #60 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #23 of 51 in Asia

📌 How Central Is Sri Lanka's Capital?

Colombo → Geographic Center of Sri Lanka
146 km (91 mi)
Colombo sits NE of the country's geographic center • straight-line distance

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Sri Lanka

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Sri Lanka. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Western Province6.9016° N80.0088° E20 m18 km🗺 View Map
Central Province7.2565° N80.7214° E522 m103 km🗺 View Map
Southern Province6.2374° N80.5438° E372 m109 km🗺 View Map
North Western Province7.7584° N80.1875° E73 m99 km🗺 View Map
Sabaragamuwa Province6.7396° N80.3659° E26 m61 km🗺 View Map
Eastern Province7.7853° N81.4279° E29 m198 km🗺 View Map
North Central Province8.1996° N80.6327° E136 m165 km🗺 View Map
Uva Province6.8428° N81.3399° E147 m165 km🗺 View Map
Northern Province8.8855° N80.2767° E63 m222 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Sri Lanka

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Sri Lanka, along with each city's aerial distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
ColomboWestern Province6.9355° N79.8487° E7 m0 km🗺 View Map
Dehiwala-Mount LaviniaWestern Province6.8402° N79.8712° E16 m11 km🗺 View Map
MaharagamaWestern Province6.848° N79.9265° E26 m13 km🗺 View Map
JaffnaNorthern Province9.6685° N80.0074° E7 m304 km🗺 View Map
MoratuwaWestern Province6.773° N79.8816° E10 m18 km🗺 View Map
NegomboWestern Province7.2083° N79.8358° E8 m30 km🗺 View Map
Pita KotteWestern Province6.8905° N79.9015° E20 m8 km🗺 View Map
Sri Jayewardenepura KotteWestern Province6.883° N79.9071° E27 m9 km🗺 View Map
KandyCentral Province7.2906° N80.6336° E500 m95 km🗺 View Map
TrincomaleeEastern Province8.5778° N81.2289° E10 m238 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Sri Lanka Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Sri Lanka Geography

The interactive map of Sri Lanka provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Sri Lanka's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Sri Lanka Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Sri Lanka
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Sri Lanka map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Sri Lanka. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Sri Lanka Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Sri Lanka Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Sri Lanka?

The geographic center of Sri Lanka is located at approximately 7.873° N (Latitude) and 80.772° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Sri Lanka map data for business?

Business professionals use Sri Lanka mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Sri Lanka.

🌍 Which countries border Sri Lanka?

You can explore countries near Sri Lanka by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Sri Lanka?

Yes! Visit our Sri Lanka States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Sri Lanka.

⏰ What timezone is Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka operates in UTC+05:30. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Sri Lanka Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Sri Lanka map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Sri Lanka interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Sri Lanka?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Sri Lanka including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Sri Lanka main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Sri Lanka show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Sri Lanka's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Sri Lanka?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Sri Lanka ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Sri Lanka today?

Today, measured from Sri Lanka's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Sri Lanka from the Equator?

Sri Lanka's geographic center is approximately 876 km (545 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 8,907 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Sri Lanka?

The antipodal point of Sri Lanka's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 1,196 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.

📌 How far is Sri Lanka's capital from the country's geographic center?

Colombo sits approximately 146 km (91 mi) NE of Sri Lanka's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.