Current Date And Time In Kegalle, Sri Lanka
Friday, 07 August 2026
20:33:20 SLST
State: Sabaragamuwa Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 17,962
District: Kegalle District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kegalle, a city in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kegalle — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kegalle | |
| District / County | Kegalle District | |
| State | Sabaragamuwa Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 17,962 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Sabaragamuwa Province | #2 of 2 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 | 176 | |
| In Feet | 577 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.25 | |
| Longitude | 80.34 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.252° N 80.344° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 15' 8" N 80° 20' 37" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 15.14' N 80° 20.62' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sabaragamuwa Province Capital | 63 km South of Ratnapura | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (253 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 | 🌅 06:27 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Kegalle is a city situated in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Kegalle District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kegalle 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 Sabaragamuwa Province
The latitude and longitude of Kegalle pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 176 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kegalle on the map
Kegalle 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 Kegalle 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. › Kegalle exchange rates
To ring a number in Kegalle 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 Kegalle and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kegalle ranks #2 of 2 cities in Sabaragamuwa Province. It lies about 63 km South of Ratnapura, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sabaragamuwa Province market. › Cities near Kegalle
Kegalle has a recorded population of approximately 17,962 people. That places it #2 of 2 cities with population data in Sabaragamuwa Province. Browse more cities in Sabaragamuwa Province for comparison.
Kegalle sits within Kegalle District, is part of Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kegalle keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kegalle price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Kegalle currency page.
Kegalle is about 63 km South of Ratnapura, the capital of Sabaragamuwa Province. See cities near Kegalle for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kegalle lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 253 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kegalle sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.