Galle
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Koggala Airport (8 mi) - Colombo Ratmalana Airport (59 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (67 mi)
- Weerawila International Airport (72 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (82 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (124 mi)
- Amparai Airport (132 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (153 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 1 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 92 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 106 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.037 and 80.217 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 2' 12" and E 80° 13' 1"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Rupee - LKR
- Spoken languages:
- Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:07 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:00 am and 5:49 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.850 and -91.033 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santo Tomas - References
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Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Galle
Galle in Southern Province with it's 93,118 citizens is a place in Sri Lanka about 67 mi (or 108 km) south-east of Colombo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Galle is now 02:07 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Galle, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Koggala Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sri Lanka is Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), South. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ratnapura, Colombo, Katunayaka, Badulla and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F
| Morning Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 8% |
| Air Humidity | 72% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
28°C (83 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Fort Bazaar
La Clochette
Vista Kikili House
Panda House Villa
Khalids Guest House Galle
Small House Boutique Guest House
Vista Fort Thari Inn
56 by Deco (Managed by Deco on 44)
Fortaleza Lighthouse Street
Deco On 44
Videos from this area
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Galle Super Cross 2014
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Immediate Shoe repair service offered on a side walk in Galle, beside the main bus and railway station. Galle (Sinhala: ගාල්ල;Tamil: காலி) (pronounced as one syllable in English,...
Galle Train Station in Sri Lanka - Video 1
The 10:30 AM train from Galle to Colombo was 180 Sri Lanka Rupees (US$1.38) for second class and took around 2 1/2+ hours. The 3:35 PM Intercity train with an a/c observation car seat was 800...
Im Seniorenheim von Galle
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"Eka Cia Panahai.. Kilo Eka..Labai Labai!!!" Fisherman using small PROA boats with nets to catch fish out off a bay at Galle. Upon their return from the sea the captured fish is sold immediately...
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School Excursion day in Galle Fort. Like the tide of an ocean the pupils float along the streets around the maritime museum. About Galle Fort:Galle fort was built first by the Portuguese,...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Richmond College (Sri Lanka)
Richmond College is a primary and secondary school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was started as a Galle High School in 1876 by Rev. George Baugh. Richmond College is now a well-established institution with a reputation as one of the finest schools in Sri Lanka. Approaching the end of its second century as a school, it has produced many prominent citizens, including two in the highest political positions, namely the current President, and a former Prime Minister.
Galle International Stadium
Galle International Stadium (Sinhala: ගාල්ල ජාත්යන්තර ක්රිකට් ක්රීඩාංගනය) (Tamil: காலி பன்னாட்டு அரங்கம்) is a cricket stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka, situated near the Galle fort and fringed on two sides by the Indian Ocean. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world. Before being brought up to international cricket standards, it was known as ‘The Esplanade’, and is the home ground of the Galle cricket club.
Mahinda College
Mahinda College is a Buddhist boys' school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was established on March 01, 1892 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Today it is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education and has a reputation as one of the leading Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle
The Cathedral of St. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galle. It is a landmark in the City of Galle, Sri Lanka. The cathedral was built by the Society of Jesus at the end of the 19th century. The first bishop was the Belgian Jesuit Joseph Van Reeth. The Cathedral is central and important to the Catholics of South Sri Lanka, in the Diocese of Galle. The church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Aloysius' College (Galle)
St. Aloysius' College is one of the leading boys' schools in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is located in Galle, the capital city of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1895 by Jesuit fathers. St. Aloysius' College is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education. The school takes the pride of producing world's one of the most renowned scientists, Late Prof. Cyril Ponnamperuma.
China Garden
China Garden is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located in Southern Province. The name is believed to refer to Chinese migrant labourers who were brought to the area for agricultural work in the early 19th century by Frederick North, then the colonial Governor of Ceylon.
Dadalla
Dadalla is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.
Galle Fort
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
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