Sydney to Sri Lanka time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sri Lanka IST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Sri Lanka
Tue, Oct 20
ISTUTC+5:30-5h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Sri Lanka conversion table

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

SydneySri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -5h 30m

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.

What time is it in Sri Lanka when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

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

When is the best time to call Sri Lanka from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney 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.