Colombo to New York Time Difference
🇱🇰 Colombo is currently 9.5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 New York. This difference varies between 10.5h and 9.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-9.5h
Business overlap
None
Distance
14,082 km
Approx. flight
16.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Colombo to New York
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇺🇸 New York | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 10.5 hours behind and 9.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Colombo is 9.5 hours behind relative to New York.
Min difference
10.5h
Max difference
9.5h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Colombo and New York. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and New York?
The time difference between Colombo and New York is currently 9.5 hours behind. Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while New York uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 10.5 hours behind to 9.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Colombo, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Colombo, it is 2:30 AM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Colombo and New York change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 10.5 hours behind and 9.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Colombo and New York?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Colombo and New York. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Colombo ahead or behind New York?
Colombo is currently 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
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 New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Colombo, it is 2:30 PM in New York.