Current Date And Time In Vakarai, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:07:38 SLST
State: Eastern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 21,000
District: Batticaloa District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vakarai, a city in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Vakarai — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vakarai | |
| District / County | Batticaloa District | |
| State | Eastern Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Province | #7 of 7 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 | 9 | |
| In Feet | 30 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.13 | |
| Longitude | 81.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.133° N 81.433° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 7' 60" N 81° 25' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 8' N 81° 26' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Province Capital | 54 km North-Northwest of Trincomalee | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (266 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 | 🔥 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:22 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Vakarai is a city situated in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Batticaloa District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Vakarai 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 Eastern Province
The latitude and longitude of Vakarai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vakarai on the map
Vakarai 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 Vakarai 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. › Vakarai exchange rates
To ring a number in Vakarai 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 Vakarai and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vakarai ranks #7 of 7 cities in Eastern Province. It lies about 54 km North-Northwest of Trincomalee, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Province market. › Cities near Vakarai
Vakarai has a recorded population of approximately 21,000 people. That places it #7 of 7 cities with population data in Eastern Province. Browse more cities in Eastern Province for comparison.
Vakarai sits within Batticaloa District, is part of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Vakarai keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 06:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vakarai price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Vakarai currency page.
Vakarai is about 54 km North-Northwest of Trincomalee, the capital of Eastern Province. See cities near Vakarai for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vakarai lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 266 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vakarai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.