Colombo to Melbourne Time Difference
🇱🇰 Colombo is currently 5.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Melbourne. This difference varies between 4.5h and 5.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5.5h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
8,357 km
Approx. flight
9.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Colombo to Melbourne
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇦🇺 Melbourne | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 4.5 hours ahead and 5.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead relative to Melbourne.
Min difference
4.5h
Max difference
5.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Colombo and Melbourne (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇱🇰 Colombo
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇦🇺 Melbourne
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and Melbourne?
The time difference between Colombo and Melbourne is currently 5.5 hours ahead. Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 4.5 hours ahead to 5.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Colombo, what time is it in Melbourne?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Colombo, it is 5:30 PM in Melbourne. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Colombo and Melbourne change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 4.5 hours ahead and 5.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Colombo and Melbourne?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Colombo (which is 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Melbourne). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Colombo ahead or behind Melbourne?
Colombo is currently 5.5 hours behind Melbourne.
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 Melbourne?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Colombo, it is 5:30 AM in Melbourne.