Beirut to Colombo Time Difference
🇱🇧 Beirut is currently 3.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 2.5h and 3.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3.5h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
5,446 km
Approx. flight
6.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Beirut to Colombo
| 🇱🇧 Beirut | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2.5 hours ahead and 3.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Beirut is 3.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
2.5h
Max difference
3.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Beirut and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇱🇧 Beirut
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beirut and Colombo?
The time difference between Beirut and Colombo is currently 3.5 hours ahead. Beirut uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2.5 hours ahead to 3.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Beirut, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beirut, it is 3:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Beirut and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2.5 hours ahead and 3.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Beirut and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Beirut (which is 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Beirut ahead or behind Colombo?
Beirut is currently 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut is in the Asia/Beirut time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Beirut in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Beirut, it is 3:30 AM in Colombo.