Standard TimeIST |
UTC+5.5 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Colombo |
Matara time compared to Beijing time (China) |
2.5 hours ahead |
Matale, the capital of Sri Lanka's Central Province, is located about 100 kilometers north of Kandy on the banks of the Mahaweli River and is surrounded by tea plantations and mountains, making it one of Sri Lanka's important tea-producing regions. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, and boasts a number of Buddhist temples, of which the Dele Sahami Temple (a branch temple of the Temple of the Tooth Relic) is an important religious site in the region. Matale has a pleasant climate with an average temperature of about 24°C, which is suitable for tea cultivation and tourism. In addition, local handicrafts such as wood carving and silverware making are also quite unique and attract many tourists to explore and experience.
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