Colombo to Sydney Time Difference
🇱🇰 Colombo is currently 5.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. 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
8,748 km
Approx. flight
10.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Colombo to Sydney
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 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)
Sydney 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 Sydney.
Min difference
4.5h
Max difference
5.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Colombo and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇱🇰 Colombo
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and Sydney?
The time difference between Colombo and Sydney is currently 5.5 hours ahead. Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Sydney 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 Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Colombo, it is 5:30 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Colombo and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney 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 Sydney?
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 Sydney). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Colombo ahead or behind Sydney?
Colombo is currently 5.5 hours behind Sydney.
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 Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Colombo, it is 5:30 AM in Sydney.