Current Date And Time In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:08:42 SLST
State: Central Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 27,500
District: Nuwara Eliya District
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Nuwara Eliya | |
| District / County | Nuwara Eliya District | |
| State | Central Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,500 | |
| Area | 13.00 km² (5.02 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Central Province | #4 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 | 1,868 | |
| In Feet | 6,129 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.97 | |
| Longitude | 80.78 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.971° N 80.783° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 58' 15" N 80° 46' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 58.25' N 80° 46.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Province Capital | 39 km North-Northwest of Kandy | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (304 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 | 🔥 05:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 22200 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Nuwara Eliya is a city situated in Central Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Nuwara Eliya District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,868 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nuwara Eliya on the map
Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya 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. › Nuwara Eliya exchange rates
To ring a number in Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Nuwara Eliya ranks #4 of 9 cities in Central Province. It lies about 39 km North-Northwest 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 Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya has a recorded population of approximately 27,500 people. That places it #4 of 9 cities with population data in Central Province. Browse more cities in Central Province for comparison.
Nuwara Eliya spans approximately 13.00 square kilometers (5.02 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Nuwara Eliya sits within Nuwara Eliya District, is part of Central Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Nuwara Eliya keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Nuwara Eliya price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Nuwara Eliya currency page.
Nuwara Eliya is about 39 km North-Northwest of Kandy, the capital of Central Province. See cities near Nuwara Eliya for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Nuwara Eliya lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 304 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nuwara Eliya sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.