Current Date And Time In Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:34:51 SLST
State: Western Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 28,846
District: Gampaha District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kelaniya, 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 Kelaniya — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kelaniya | |
| District / County | Gampaha District | |
| State | Western Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,846 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western Province | #22 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 | 10 | |
| In Feet | 33 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.96 | |
| Longitude | 79.92 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.955° N 79.922° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 57' 19" N 79° 55' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 57.32' N 79° 55.32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Province Capital | 8 km West-Southwest of Colombo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kulasekarappattinam, India (261 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 | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Kelaniya 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 Kelaniya 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 Kelaniya pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kelaniya on the map
Kelaniya 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 Kelaniya 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. › Kelaniya exchange rates
To ring a number in Kelaniya 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 Kelaniya and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kelaniya ranks #22 of 29 cities in Western Province. It lies about 8 km West-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 Kelaniya
Kelaniya has a recorded population of approximately 28,846 people. That places it #22 of 29 cities with population data in Western Province. Browse more cities in Western Province for comparison.
Kelaniya sits within Gampaha District, is part of Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kelaniya 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 Kelaniya price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Kelaniya currency page.
Kelaniya is about 8 km West-Southwest of Colombo, the capital of Western Province. See cities near Kelaniya for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kelaniya lands you closest to Kulasekarappattinam, India, about 261 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kelaniya sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.