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Sri Lanka
West & South Asia · LK
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3.5 hours behind Korea
The administrative capital differs from the largest city, Colombo. Monsoons hit the south-west and north-east at opposite times, so some region is always in season.
CapitalSri Jayawardenepura Kotte
LanguagesSinhala, Tamil
CurrencySri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Standard timeUTC+5:30 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+94
Voltage230V / 50Hz
Plug typeD, G, M
Driving sideLeft-hand traffic
Emergency119 police · 110 ambulance
Domain.lk
Entry & visa
An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) must be obtained in advance.
Worth knowing
Seats on the hill-country train (Kandy to Ella) sell out fast — book several days ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Korea?
3.5 hours behind Korea (UTC+5:30). No daylight saving.
Q. Will Korean electronics work in Sri Lanka?
Voltage 230V / 50Hz, Plug type D, G, M.
Q. Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) must be obtained in advance.
Countries in the same region
Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.