Current Date And Time In Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:25:14 SLST
State: North Western Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 28,571
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kurunegala, a city in North Western Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kurunegala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kurunegala | |
| State | North Western Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,571 | |
| Area | 11.00 km² (4.25 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in North Western Province | #2 of 4 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 | 146 | |
| In Feet | 479 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.48 | |
| Longitude | 80.37 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.484° N 80.368° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 29' 2" N 80° 22' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 29.03' N 80° 22.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (232 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 | 🔥 06:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Kurunegala is a city situated in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Kurunegala 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 Western Province
The latitude and longitude of Kurunegala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 146 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kurunegala on the map
Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala 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. › Kurunegala exchange rates
To ring a number in Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kurunegala ranks #2 of 4 cities in North Western Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Western Province market. › Cities near Kurunegala
Kurunegala has a recorded population of approximately 28,571 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in North Western Province. Browse more cities in North Western Province for comparison.
Kurunegala spans approximately 11.00 square kilometers (4.25 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kurunegala is part of North Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Kurunegala keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kurunegala price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Kurunegala currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kurunegala lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 232 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kurunegala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.