Cairo to Colombo Time Difference
🇪🇬 Cairo 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
5,679 km
Approx. flight
6.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Cairo to Colombo
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇱🇰 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)
Cairo 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, Cairo 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 Cairo and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇬 Cairo
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Colombo?
The time difference between Cairo and Colombo is currently 3.5 hours ahead. Cairo 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 Cairo, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cairo, it is 3:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Cairo 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 Cairo and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Cairo (which is 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cairo ahead or behind Colombo?
Cairo is currently 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Cairo in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cairo, it is 3:30 AM in Colombo.