Sydney to Ratnapura time converter

Ratnapura is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Ratnapura.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ratnapura IST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Sri Lanka
Wed, Oct 21
ISTUTC+5:30-5h 30m
Finding your time zone…

6:25 AM in Sydney, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Ratnapura conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Ratnapura. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Ratnapura).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Ratnapura switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h 30m

Distance

Sydney and Ratnapura are 8,684 km (5,396 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Ratnapura?

Ratnapura is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

What time is it in Ratnapura when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Ratnapura.

When is the best time to call Ratnapura from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Ratnapura).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Ratnapura change?

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