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 |
Anele Island time compared to Beijing time (China) |
2.5 hours ahead |
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is one of the country's oldest cities, having been the capital of the Sinhalese dynasty for over 2,500 years. As a Buddhist mecca, it has preserved the famous Bodhi Tree - a sacred tree said to have been planted by a branch of the Buddha after his enlightenment - and the remains of early stupas such as the Ruvanvalli Stupa, which bear witness to the flourishing of Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka.In 1982, Anuradhapura was inscribed as a World Heritage Site, and with its ancient temples, stone-carved aqueducts, and palatial ruins, it It attracts lovers of history and religious culture to explore the imprints of ancient civilizations. Strolling through the city is like traveling back in time to experience the serenity and majesty of a thousand year old capital.
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