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