Current Date And Time In Wattegama, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:29:10 SLST
State: Uva Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 8,000
District: Moneragala District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wattegama, a city in Uva Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Wattegama — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wattegama | |
| District / County | Moneragala District | |
| State | Uva Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Uva Province | #5 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 | 105 | |
| In Feet | 345 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.8 | |
| Longitude | 81.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.799° N 81.481° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 47' 56" N 81° 28' 51" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 47.93' N 81° 28.85' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Uva Province Capital | 51 km West-Northwest of Badulla | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rameswaram, India (366 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 | 🔥 05:57 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Wattegama is a city situated in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Moneragala District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Wattegama 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 Uva Province
The latitude and longitude of Wattegama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 105 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wattegama on the map
Wattegama 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 Wattegama 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. › Wattegama exchange rates
To ring a number in Wattegama 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 Wattegama and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wattegama ranks #5 of 8 cities in Uva Province. It lies about 51 km West-Northwest of Badulla, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Uva Province market. › Cities near Wattegama
Wattegama has a recorded population of approximately 8,000 people. That places it #5 of 8 cities with population data in Uva Province. Browse more cities in Uva Province for comparison.
Wattegama sits within Moneragala District, is part of Uva Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wattegama keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:57 AM and sets around 06:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wattegama price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Wattegama currency page.
Wattegama is about 51 km West-Northwest of Badulla, the capital of Uva Province. See cities near Wattegama for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wattegama lands you closest to Rameswaram, India, about 366 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wattegama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.