Country in Asia

Sri Lanka Map

Interactive map of Sri Lanka with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 83°F now🕔 8:44 AM local📅 Best: February and March👥 22 million

Summary

Sri Lanka is a country in Asia. Sri Lanka is a country in Asia with its capital at Colombo. It has a population of about 22 million. The capital is Colombo.

Right now it is 83°F (29°C) in Sri Lanka with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 76°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Sri Lanka is February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.

The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 18 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sri Lanka today at 8.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Sri Lanka

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612)

Quick facts about Sri Lanka

TypeCountry
ContinentAsia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612)
CapitalColombo
Population22.000.000
Area25.332 sq mi
ISO codeLK
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3LKA
CurrencySri Lankan rupee (LKR)
LanguagesSinhala, Tamil
Calling code+94
Time zoneAsia/Colombo
Local time8:44 AM (UTC+05:30)
Best monthsFebruary and March
ClimateTropical

Maps of each airport in Sri Lanka

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Maps of each city in Sri Lanka

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Sri Lanka

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in Asia

Sorted by distance from Sri Lanka.

Getting to Sri Lanka

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Sri Lanka

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Bandaranaike International AirportCMB18 miSri Lanka

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Sri Lanka right now?

It is currently 83°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 78% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Sri Lanka, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The local time is 8:44 AM.

How many people live in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 22 million.

What is the nearest airport to Sri Lanka?

The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 18 mi away.

What places are in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bandaranaike International Airport and Colombo.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 8:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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