Current Date And Time In Gampola, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:43:23 SLST
State: Central Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 24,283
District: Kandy District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gampola, a city in Central Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gampola — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gampola | |
| District / County | Kandy District | |
| State | Central Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,283 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Central Province | #5 of 9 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Sri Lankan Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | LKR | |
| Symbol | Rs | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +94 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .lk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 492 | |
| In Feet | 1,614 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.16 | |
| Longitude | 80.57 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.164° N 80.57° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 9' 51" N 80° 34' 11" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 9.86' N 80° 34.18' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Province Capital | 16 km North-Northeast of Kandy | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (274 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Gampola is a city situated in Central Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Kandy District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gampola as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Central Province
The latitude and longitude of Gampola pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 492 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gampola on the map
Gampola runs on UTC +05:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gampola run on Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), shown with the symbol Rs. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gampola exchange rates
To ring a number in Gampola from outside Sri Lanka, dial +94 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gampola and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gampola ranks #5 of 9 cities in Central Province. It lies about 16 km North-Northeast of Kandy, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Central Province market. › Cities near Gampola
Gampola has a recorded population of approximately 24,283 people. That places it #5 of 9 cities with population data in Central Province. Browse more cities in Central Province for comparison.
Gampola sits within Kandy District, is part of Central Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Gampola keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gampola price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Gampola currency page.
Gampola is about 16 km North-Northeast of Kandy, the capital of Central Province. See cities near Gampola for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gampola lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 274 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gampola sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.