Standard TimeIST |
UTC+5.5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Colombo |
Akurese time compared to Beijing time (China) |
2.5 hours ahead |
Akuressa is a town in the Hambantota District of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, located about 240 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Colombo, in the southern lowlands of the island. The area is predominantly agricultural and produces tropical crops such as tea, rubber and coconuts, making it one of the most important distribution centers for agricultural products in southern Sri Lanka. The area around Akureyse is rich in natural beauty, such as its proximity to the Udawalawe National Park, where visitors can view wildlife such as elephants and birds. The local culture is a blend of Singhalese traditions and colonial influences, preserving a unique tradition of folk festivals and crafts. Representing the rural south, Akureyse is an ideal destination for experiencing local life and ecology in Sri Lanka's rural simplicity and cultural richness.
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