Current Date And Time In Colombo, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:39:25 SLST
State: Western Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 648,034
District: Colombo District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Colombo, a city in Western 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 Colombo 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 Colombo.
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) | 6.9355° N | 79.8487° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.9355 | 79.8487 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 56' 8" N | 79° 50' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 56.1288' N | 79° 50.9208' E |
| City | Colombo |
| State | Western Province (ΰΆΆΰ·ΰ·ΰΆ±ΰ·ΰ·ΰ·ΰΆ») |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Colombo District |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 648,034 |
| Area (km²) | 37.32 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 14.41 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 17,364.26 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.9355, 79.8487 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colombo 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 Western Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolonnawa | Western Province | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Peliyagoda | Western Province | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Kotikawatta | Western Province | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Hendala | Western Province | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Wattala | Western Province | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Pita Kotte | Western Province | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Western Province, the home state of Colombo, along with each city's aerial distance from Colombo, Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 6.8402° N | 79.8712° E | 16 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maharagama | 6.848° N | 79.9265° E | 26 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moratuwa | 6.773° N | 79.8816° E | 10 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Negombo | 7.2083° N | 79.8358° E | 8 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pita Kotte | 6.8905° N | 79.9015° E | 20 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 6.883° N | 79.9071° E | 27 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katunayaka | 7.1699° N | 79.8884° E | 13 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Battaramulla South | 6.8964° N | 79.9181° E | 11 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kolonnawa | 6.9329° N | 79.8848° E | 20 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kotikawatta | 6.9269° N | 79.9095° E | 16 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport IATA: RML 13 km (8 mi) from Colombo |
The exact GPS location of Colombo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western 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 Western 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 Colombo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Colombo 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
Colombo sits within Western 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 Colombo 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 Western Province. › Browse every city in Western Province
Coordinates for Colombo 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 Colombo are latitude 6.9355° and longitude 79.8487°. In directional format: 6.9355° N, 79.8487° E. These coordinates mark the center of Colombo in Western Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Colombo is a city in Western Province, Sri Lanka, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Colombo District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Colombo sits at: Latitude 6° 56' 8" N and Longitude 79° 50' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Colombo has a population of approximately 648,034 people. This is roughly 10.817% of Western Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Province.
The interactive satellite map of Colombo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.9355, 79.8487 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Colombo in Western Province. For broader context, explore the Western Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Colombo is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Colombo sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Province.
The closest cities to Colombo include Kolonnawa, Peliyagoda, Kotikawatta. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Colombo, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Colombo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Colombo is approximately 772 km (480 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,824 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Colombo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 1,216 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.