Colombo to Tokyo Time Difference
🇱🇰 Colombo is currently 3.5 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Tokyo.
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Difference
+3.5h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
6,846 km
Approx. flight
8.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Colombo to Tokyo
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Colombo nor Tokyo observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 3.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Colombo and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇱🇰 Colombo
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and Tokyo?
The time difference between Colombo and Tokyo is currently 3.5 hours ahead. Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Colombo, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Colombo, it is 3:30 PM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Colombo and Tokyo change?
No. The time difference between Colombo and Tokyo is always 3.5 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 Tokyo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Colombo (which is 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Tokyo). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Colombo ahead or behind Tokyo?
Colombo is currently 3.5 hours behind Tokyo.
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 Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Colombo, it is 3:30 AM in Tokyo.