Current Date And Time In Maharagama, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:54:35 SLST
State: Western Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 195,355
District: Colombo District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Maharagama, 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 Maharagama — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Maharagama | |
| District / County | Colombo District | |
| State | Western Province | |
| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 195,355 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western Province | #3 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 | 26 | |
| In Feet | 85 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.85 | |
| Longitude | 79.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.848° N 79.927° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 50' 53" N 79° 55' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 50.88' N 79° 55.59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Province Capital | 13 km Northwest of Colombo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kulasekarappattinam, India (269 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 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Colombo |
Maharagama is a city situated in Western Province, Sri Lanka, within Asia. It falls under Colombo District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Maharagama 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 Maharagama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 26 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maharagama on the map
Maharagama 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 Maharagama 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. › Maharagama exchange rates
To ring a number in Maharagama 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 Maharagama and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Maharagama ranks #3 of 29 cities in Western Province. It lies about 13 km Northwest 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 Maharagama
Maharagama has a recorded population of approximately 195,355 people. That places it #3 of 29 cities with population data in Western Province. Browse more cities in Western Province for comparison.
Maharagama sits within Colombo District, is part of Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Maharagama 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 Maharagama price in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), written with the symbol Rs. Check live rates on our Maharagama currency page.
Maharagama is about 13 km Northwest of Colombo, the capital of Western Province. See cities near Maharagama for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Maharagama lands you closest to Kulasekarappattinam, India, about 269 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maharagama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.