City Time Difference Time difference between Matara and Sam:Matara is 3.5 hours ahead compared to Sam

The time difference between Matara and Sam is 3.5 hours

Time Zone Comparison

Matara (Sri Lanka)

Time Zone

Asia/Colombo

Standard Time GMT / UTC

UTC+5.5

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region.

Sam (Timor-Leste)

Time Zone

Asia/Dili

Standard Time GMT / UTC

UTC+9

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region.

Specified CityMatara
Asia/Colombo

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Matale - The Cultural and Agricultural Center of Sri Lanka's Central Province

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.


Comparison CitySam
Asia/Dili

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Same, East Timor: the mountainous center of Ainaro District

Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.