Current Date And Time In Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:51:02 SLST
State: North Central Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 60,943
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Anuradhapura, a city in North Central Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Anuradhapura — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Anuradhapura | |
| State | North Central Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 60,943 | |
| Area | 7,179.00 km² (2,771.83 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in North Central Province | #1 of 3 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 | 100 | |
| In Feet | 328 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.31 | |
| Longitude | 80.41 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.312° N 80.413° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 18' 44" N 80° 24' 47" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 18.73' N 80° 24.78' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (162 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 | 🌅 06:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Anuradhapura is a city situated in North Central Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Anuradhapura as a State / Province Capital. 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 North Central Province
The latitude and longitude of Anuradhapura pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 100 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Anuradhapura on the map
Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura 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. › Anuradhapura exchange rates
To ring a number in Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Anuradhapura ranks #1 of 3 cities in North Central Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Central Province market. › Cities near Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura has a recorded population of approximately 60,943 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in North Central Province. Browse more cities in North Central Province for comparison.
Anuradhapura spans approximately 7,179.00 square kilometers (2,771.83 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Anuradhapura is part of North Central Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Anuradhapura keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Anuradhapura price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Anuradhapura currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Anuradhapura lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 162 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Anuradhapura sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.