Current Date And Time In Ampara, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:04:52 SLST
State: Eastern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 43,720
District: Ampara District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ampara, a city in Eastern 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 Ampara 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 Ampara.
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) | 7.2975° N | 81.682° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.2975 | 81.682 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 17' 51" N | 81° 40' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 17.8524' N | 81° 40.9212' E |
| City | Ampara |
| State | Eastern Province (ΰΆ±ΰ·ΰΆΰ·ΰΆ±ΰ·ΰ·ΰΆ») |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Ampara District |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 43,720 |
| Elevation | 37 m / 121 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.2975, 81.682 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ampara 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 Eastern Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmunai | Eastern Province | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Batticaloa | Eastern Province | N | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Pottuvil | Eastern Province | S | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Eravur Town | Eastern Province | N | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Vakarai | Eastern Province | N | 97 km | 60 mi | ~1h 37m | 🗺 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 Eastern Province, the home state of Ampara, along with each city's aerial distance from Trincomalee, Eastern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | 8.5778° N | 81.2289° E | 10 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kalmunai | 7.409° N | 81.8347° E | 10 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Batticaloa | 7.7102° N | 81.6924° E | 17 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pottuvil | 6.8762° N | 81.8267° E | 7 m | 200 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eravur Town | 7.7782° N | 81.6038° E | 10 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vakarai | 8.1333° N | 81.4333° E | 9 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
Batticaloa International Airport IATA: BTC 45 km (28 mi) from Ampara |
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| 🗺 Map of Trincomalee |
The exact GPS location of Ampara gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern 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 Eastern 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 Ampara are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ampara 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
Ampara sits within Eastern 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 Ampara 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 Eastern Province. › Browse every city in Eastern Province
Coordinates for Ampara 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 Ampara are latitude 7.2975° and longitude 81.682°. In directional format: 7.2975° N, 81.682° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ampara in Eastern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ampara is a city in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Ampara District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ampara sits at: Latitude 7° 17' 51" N and Longitude 81° 40' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ampara has a population of approximately 43,720 people. This is roughly 2.717% of Eastern Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Ampara is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.2975, 81.682 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ampara in Eastern Province. For broader context, explore the Eastern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ampara is Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ampara is approximately 151 km (94 mi) from Trincomalee, the capital of Eastern Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern Province.
Ampara sits at an elevation of approximately 37 meters (121 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Province.
The closest cities to Ampara include Kalmunai, Batticaloa, Pottuvil. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ampara, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 06:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ampara's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ampara is approximately 812 km (505 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,019 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ampara — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 1,078 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.
Ampara is approximately 206 km (128 mi) W of Colombo, the national capital of Sri Lanka, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.