Los Angeles to Sri Lanka time converter

Sri Lanka is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 9:30 PM in Sri Lanka.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sri Lanka IST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Sri Lanka
Wed, Oct 21
ISTUTC+5:30+12h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Sri Lanka conversion table

Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Sri Lanka. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Los AngelesSri Lanka
12:00 AM12:30 PM
1:00 AM1:30 PM
2:00 AM2:30 PM
3:00 AM3:30 PM
4:00 AM4:30 PM
5:00 AM5:30 PM
6:00 AM6:30 PM
7:00 AM7:30 PM
8:00 AM8:30 PM
9:00 AM9:30 PM
10:00 AM10:30 PM
11:00 AM11:30 PM
12:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
1:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
2:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
3:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM9:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM10:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM11:30 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM in Sri Lanka): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Sri Lanka switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +12h 30m

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in Sri Lanka when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 9:30 PM in Sri Lanka.

When is the best time to call Sri Lanka from Los Angeles?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM in Sri Lanka): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Sri Lanka change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.