Current Date And Time In Ambalantota, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
06:02:30 SLST
State: Southern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 80,506
District: Hambantota District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ambalantota, a city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ambalantota — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ambalantota | |
| District / County | Hambantota District | |
| State | Southern Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 80,506 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Southern Province | #2 of 18 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.12 | |
| Longitude | 81.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.12° N 81.021° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 7' 11" N 81° 1' 17" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 7.18' N 81° 1.28' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Southern Province Capital | 90 km West of Galle | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kulasekarappattinam, India (414 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 | 🌅 06:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Ambalantota is a city situated in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Hambantota District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ambalantota 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 Southern Province
The latitude and longitude of Ambalantota pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ambalantota on the map
Ambalantota 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 Ambalantota 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. › Ambalantota exchange rates
To ring a number in Ambalantota 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 Ambalantota and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ambalantota ranks #2 of 18 cities in Southern Province. It lies about 90 km West of Galle, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Southern Province market. › Cities near Ambalantota
Ambalantota has a recorded population of approximately 80,506 people. That places it #2 of 18 cities with population data in Southern Province. Browse more cities in Southern Province for comparison.
Ambalantota sits within Hambantota District, is part of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ambalantota keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ambalantota price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Ambalantota currency page.
Ambalantota is about 90 km West of Galle, the capital of Southern Province. See cities near Ambalantota for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ambalantota lands you closest to Kulasekarappattinam, India, about 414 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ambalantota sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.