Current Date And Time In Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:42:57 SLST
State: Central Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 66,716
District: Matale District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dambulla, a city in Central Province, Sri Lanka, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dambulla β all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Dambulla.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Sri Lanka operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.86° N | 80.6517° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.86 | 80.6517 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 51' 36" N | 80° 39' 6" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 51.6' N | 80° 39.1002' E |
| City | Dambulla |
| State | Central Province (ΰΆΈΰΆ°ΰ·βΰΆΊΰΆΈ) |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Matale District |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 66,716 |
| Elevation | 168 m / 551 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.86, 80.6517 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dambulla to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Central Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya | Central Province | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Matale | Central Province | S | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Kandy | Central Province | S | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Kadugannawa | Central Province | S | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Gampola | Central Province | S | 78 km | 48 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Nuwara Eliya | Central Province | S | 100 km | 62 mi | ~1h 40m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Central Province, the home state of Dambulla, along with each city's aerial distance from Kandy, Central Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 7.2906° N | 80.6336° E | 500 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matale | 7.4698° N | 80.6217° E | 366 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuwara Eliya | 6.9708° N | 80.7829° E | 1,868 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gampola | 7.1643° N | 80.5696° E | 492 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hatton | 6.8916° N | 80.5955° E | 1,271 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Talawakele | 6.9371° N | 80.6581° E | 1,217 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kadugannawa | 7.2547° N | 80.5242° E | 580 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sigiriya | 7.9495° N | 80.7504° E | 207 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
China Bay Airport IATA: TRR 95 km (59 mi) from Dambulla |
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| 🗺 Map of Talawakele |
| 🗺 Map of Hatton |
The exact GPS location of Dambulla gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Central Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Central Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Dambulla are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dambulla lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Sri Lanka map
Dambulla sits within Central Province, Sri Lanka, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Dambulla for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Central Province. › Browse every city in Central Province
Coordinates for Dambulla in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Sri Lanka. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dambulla are latitude 7.86° and longitude 80.6517°. In directional format: 7.86° N, 80.6517° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dambulla in Central Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dambulla is a city in Central Province, Sri Lanka, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Matale District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dambulla sits at: Latitude 7° 51' 36" N and Longitude 80° 39' 6" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dambulla has a population of approximately 66,716 people. This is roughly 2.547% of Central Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Central Province.
The interactive satellite map of Dambulla is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.86, 80.6517 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dambulla in Central Province. For broader context, explore the Central Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dambulla is China Bay Airport (TRR), roughly 95 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dambulla is approximately 63 km (39 mi) from Kandy, the capital of Central Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Central Province.
Dambulla sits at an elevation of approximately 168 meters (551 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Central Province.
The closest cities to Dambulla include Sigiriya, Matale, Kandy. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dambulla, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dambulla's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dambulla is approximately 875 km (544 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,894 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dambulla — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 1,205 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 city.
Dambulla is approximately 136 km (84 mi) SW of Colombo, the national capital of Sri Lanka, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.