Investing in Sri Lanka
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: LKR · Region: South Asia
Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
MIC: XCOL · Currency: LKR · Timezone: Asia/Colombo
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 09:30–14:30 |
Source: https://www.cse.lk/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- All Share Price Index (ASPI) — Colombo Stock Exchange (source)
- S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index (S&P SL20) — S&P Dow Jones Indices / Colombo Stock Exchange (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) — https://www.sec.gov.lk/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 22K, 24K / .999+ (fine).
Retail gold in Sri Lanka is commonly priced per gram at 22K and 24K purity. (Source: livepriceofgold.com (Sri Lanka gold price page))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- The SEC Sri Lanka publishes an investor guide describing how to open a trading account through a licensed stockbroker to invest on the CSE. (Source: Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka)
- The Colombo Stock Exchange runs a single continuous session, Monday to Friday, without a midday break, shorter than several regional peers. (Source: TradingHours.com)
fin·calc tools for Sri Lanka
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Sri Lanka have?
Colombo Stock Exchange
Who regulates investing in Sri Lanka?
Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC)