Colombo to London Time Difference
🇱🇰 Colombo is currently 5.5 hours behind of 🇬🇧 London. This difference varies between 5.5h and 4.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5.5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,713 km
Approx. flight
10.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Colombo to London
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇬🇧 London | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5.5 hours behind and 4.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Colombo is 5.5 hours behind relative to London.
Min difference
5.5h
Max difference
4.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Colombo and London (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇱🇰 Colombo
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇬🇧 London
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and London?
The time difference between Colombo and London is currently 5.5 hours behind. Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while London uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5.5 hours behind to 4.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Colombo, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Colombo, it is 6:30 AM in London. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Colombo and London change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5.5 hours behind and 4.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Colombo and London?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Colombo (which is 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in London). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Colombo ahead or behind London?
Colombo is currently 5.5 hours ahead of London.
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 London?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Colombo, it is 6:30 PM in London.