No DST
1970 - 2030
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Abbreviations: | LK, LKA |
| Capital: | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +94 |
May 25
Forward 1 hour
May 25, 1996 - Time Zone Change (IST → LKT)
When local standard time was about to reach
Saturday, May 25, 1996, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, May 25, 1996, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on May 25, 1996 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Oct 26
Back 0:30 hours
Oct 26, 1996 - Time Zone Change (LKT → LKT)
When local standard time was about to reach
Saturday, October 26, 1996, 12:30:00 am clocks were turned backward 0:30 hours to
Saturday, October 26, 1996, 12:00:00 midnight local standard time instead.
Daylight Saving Time History in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka last observed Daylight Saving Time in 1945.
- Sri Lanka has observed DST for 4 years between 1942 and 1945.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics