Kandy — time and weather
Kandy is a city in Sri Lanka, in the Asia/Colombo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Kandy and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Kandy
Local time in Kandy 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 Kandy
Sights and historical places
- The Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — Sri Lanka's holiest shrine
- Kandy Lake in the city centre, ringed by hills
- The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya
- The Bahirawakanda viewpoint with its large Buddha statue
Museums
- The Temple of the Tooth museum within the temple complex
- The Kandy National Museum, with exhibits from the Kandyan kingdom
- The World Buddhism Museum next to the temple
Where to spend time
- An evening Kandyan dance show with drumming and fire performances
- A walk around Kandy Lake and the city's green hills
- A ride on the famous scenic train into the hills towards Ella
Local cuisine
In Kandy, try home-style rice and curry, coconut roti, fresh tropical fruit at the market, and local Ceylon tea from the surrounding plantations.