Current Date And Time In Vavuniya, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:16:47 SLST
State: Northern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 60,176
District: Vavuniya District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vavuniya, 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 Vavuniya — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vavuniya | |
| District / County | Vavuniya District | |
| State | Northern Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 60,176 | |
| Area | 22.50 km² (8.69 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northern Province | #4 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 | 104 | |
| In Feet | 341 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.75 | |
| Longitude | 80.5 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.751° N 80.497° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 45' 5" N 80° 29' 50" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 45.08' N 80° 29.83' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Province Capital | 115 km North-Northwest of Jaffna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (143 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 | 🌅 06:27 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Vavuniya is a city situated in Northern Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Vavuniya District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 104 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vavuniya on the map
Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya 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. › Vavuniya exchange rates
To ring a number in Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vavuniya ranks #4 of 8 cities in Northern Province. It lies about 115 km North-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 Vavuniya
Vavuniya has a recorded population of approximately 60,176 people. That places it #4 of 8 cities with population data in Northern Province. Browse more cities in Northern Province for comparison.
Vavuniya spans approximately 22.50 square kilometers (8.69 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Vavuniya sits within Vavuniya District, is part of Northern Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Vavuniya keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vavuniya price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Vavuniya currency page.
Vavuniya is about 115 km North-Northwest of Jaffna, the capital of Northern Province. See cities near Vavuniya for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vavuniya lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 143 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vavuniya sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.