Adelaide to Colombo Time Difference
🇦🇺 Adelaide is currently 5 hours behind of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
7,707 km
Approx. flight
9.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Adelaide to Colombo
| 🇦🇺 Adelaide | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Adelaide observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Adelaide is 5 hours behind relative to Colombo.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Adelaide and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Adelaide
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Colombo?
The time difference between Adelaide and Colombo is currently 5 hours behind. Adelaide uses GMT+10:30 (UTC+10:30), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in Adelaide, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Adelaide, it is 7:00 AM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Adelaide and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Adelaide observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Adelaide and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Adelaide (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Colombo). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Adelaide ahead or behind Colombo?
Adelaide is currently 5 hours ahead of Colombo.
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide is in the Australia/Adelaide time zone, currently using GMT+10:30 (UTC+10:30). Adelaide observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Adelaide in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Adelaide, it is 7:00 PM in Colombo.