Hamburg to Colombo Time Difference
🇩🇪 Hamburg is currently 4.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 3.5h and 4.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+4.5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,066 km
Approx. flight
9.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Hamburg to Colombo
| 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3.5 hours ahead and 4.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Hamburg is 4.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
3.5h
Max difference
4.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Hamburg and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇩🇪 Hamburg
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hamburg and Colombo?
The time difference between Hamburg and Colombo is currently 4.5 hours ahead. Hamburg uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3.5 hours ahead to 4.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Hamburg, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hamburg, it is 4:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Hamburg and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3.5 hours ahead and 4.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Hamburg and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Hamburg (which is 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Hamburg ahead or behind Colombo?
Hamburg is currently 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Hamburg in?
Hamburg is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Hamburg in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Hamburg, it is 4:30 AM in Colombo.