Galle — time and weather
Galle is a city in Sri Lanka, in the Asia/Colombo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Galle and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Galle
Local time in Galle is based on the Asia/Colombo time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Sri Lanka is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean with beaches, tea plantations, ancient temples and rich wildlife. It is ideal for unhurried travel.
More about the country: Sri Lanka →What to see in Galle
Sights and historical places
- Galle Fort — a colonial-era fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Galle Lighthouse at the tip of the fort
- The 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church inside the fort
- The old ramparts with views over the Indian Ocean
Museums
- The Galle Maritime Museum housed in a Dutch warehouse building
- The Galle National Museum — the oldest Dutch building in the fort
- The Historical Mansion museum with colonial-era artefacts
Where to spend time
- Wandering the fort's narrow streets lined with boutiques and cafés
- Watching the sunset from the ramparts overlooking the ocean
- A trip to the nearby Unawatuna beaches for swimming and snorkelling
Local cuisine
In Galle, try fresh seafood and crab curry, rice and curry at cafés inside the fort, and desserts made with palm treacle and coconut.