Current Date And Time In Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Friday, 14 August 2026
22:14:36 SLST
State: Sabaragamuwa Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 47,832
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ratnapura, 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 Ratnapura — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ratnapura | |
| State | Sabaragamuwa Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 47,832 | |
| Area | 20.00 km² (7.72 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Sabaragamuwa Province | #1 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 | 73 | |
| In Feet | 240 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.69 | |
| Longitude | 80.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.686° N 80.404° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 41' 9" N 80° 24' 13" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 41.15' N 80° 24.22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (313 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 | 🌅 06:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Ratnapura is a city situated in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Ratnapura 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 Sabaragamuwa Province
The latitude and longitude of Ratnapura pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 73 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ratnapura on the map
Ratnapura 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 Ratnapura 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. › Ratnapura exchange rates
To ring a number in Ratnapura 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 Ratnapura and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ratnapura ranks #1 of 2 cities in Sabaragamuwa Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sabaragamuwa Province market. › Cities near Ratnapura
Ratnapura has a recorded population of approximately 47,832 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Sabaragamuwa Province. Browse more cities in Sabaragamuwa Province for comparison.
Ratnapura spans approximately 20.00 square kilometers (7.72 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ratnapura is part of Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Ratnapura keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ratnapura price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Ratnapura currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ratnapura lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 313 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ratnapura sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.