Houston to Colombo Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently 10.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 10.5h and 11.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+10.5h
Business overlap
None
Distance
15,904 km
Approx. flight
18.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Colombo
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 10.5 hours ahead and 11.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Houston is 10.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
10.5h
Max difference
11.5h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Houston and Colombo. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Colombo?
The time difference between Houston and Colombo is currently 10.5 hours ahead. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 10.5 hours ahead to 11.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 10:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 10.5 hours ahead and 11.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Colombo?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Houston and Colombo. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Houston ahead or behind Colombo?
Houston is currently 10.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 10:30 AM in Colombo.