Current Date And Time In Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka
Friday, 14 August 2026
23:09:53 SLST
State: Northern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 13,006
District: Kilinochchi District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kilinochchi, a city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kilinochchi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kilinochchi | |
| District / County | Kilinochchi District | |
| State | Northern Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,006 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northern Province | #7 of 8 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 | 24 | |
| In Feet | 79 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.4 | |
| Longitude | 80.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.396° N 80.398° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 23' 46" N 80° 23' 54" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 23.77' N 80° 23.89' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Province Capital | 52 km Northwest of Jaffna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (120 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 | 🔥 05:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:27 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Kilinochchi is a city situated in Northern Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Kilinochchi District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kilinochchi 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 Northern Province
The latitude and longitude of Kilinochchi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 24 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kilinochchi on the map
Kilinochchi 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 Kilinochchi 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. › Kilinochchi exchange rates
To ring a number in Kilinochchi 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 Kilinochchi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kilinochchi ranks #7 of 8 cities in Northern Province. It lies about 52 km Northwest of Jaffna, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Province market. › Cities near Kilinochchi
Kilinochchi has a recorded population of approximately 13,006 people. That places it #7 of 8 cities with population data in Northern Province. Browse more cities in Northern Province for comparison.
Kilinochchi sits within Kilinochchi District, is part of Northern Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kilinochchi keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kilinochchi price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Kilinochchi currency page.
Kilinochchi is about 52 km Northwest of Jaffna, the capital of Northern Province. See cities near Kilinochchi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kilinochchi lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 120 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kilinochchi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.