Current Date And Time In Ja Ela, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:34:44 SLST
State: Western Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 32,175
District: Gampaha District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ja Ela, a city in Western Province, Sri Lanka in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ja Ela — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ja Ela | |
| District / County | Gampaha District | |
| State | Western Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 32,175 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western Province | #20 of 29 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 | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.07 | |
| Longitude | 79.89 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.074° N 79.892° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 4' 28" N 79° 53' 31" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 4.46' N 79° 53.51' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Province Capital | 16 km South-Southwest of Colombo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kulasekarappattinam, India (251 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 | 🔥 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:27 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 11350 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Ja Ela is a city situated in Western Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Gampaha District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ja Ela 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 Western Province
The latitude and longitude of Ja Ela pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ja Ela on the map
Ja Ela 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 Ja Ela 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. › Ja Ela exchange rates
To ring a number in Ja Ela 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 Ja Ela and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ja Ela ranks #20 of 29 cities in Western Province. It lies about 16 km South-Southwest of Colombo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Western Province market. › Cities near Ja Ela
Ja Ela has a recorded population of approximately 32,175 people. That places it #20 of 29 cities with population data in Western Province. Browse more cities in Western Province for comparison.
Ja Ela sits within Gampaha District, is part of Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ja Ela keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 06:03 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ja Ela price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Ja Ela currency page.
Ja Ela is about 16 km South-Southwest of Colombo, the capital of Western Province. See cities near Ja Ela for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ja Ela lands you closest to Kulasekarappattinam, India, about 251 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ja Ela sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.