Colombo to Dhaka Time Difference
🇱🇰 Colombo is currently 0.5 hours ahead of 🇧🇩 Dhaka.
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Difference
+0.5h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,189 km
Approx. flight
2.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Colombo to Dhaka
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇧🇩 Dhaka | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Colombo nor Dhaka observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 0.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Colombo and Dhaka (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇱🇰 Colombo
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇧🇩 Dhaka
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and Dhaka?
The time difference between Colombo and Dhaka is currently 0.5 hours ahead. Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Dhaka uses GMT+6 (UTC+6).
When it's noon in Colombo, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Colombo, it is 12:30 PM in Dhaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Colombo and Dhaka change?
No. The time difference between Colombo and Dhaka is always 0.5 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Colombo and Dhaka?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Colombo (which is 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Dhaka). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Colombo ahead or behind Dhaka?
Colombo is currently 0.5 hours behind Dhaka.
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 Dhaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Colombo, it is 12:30 AM in Dhaka.