London to Colombo Time Difference
🇬🇧 London is currently 5.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. 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
8,713 km
Approx. flight
10.3h
Hour-by-Hour: London to Colombo
| 🇬🇧 London | 🇱🇰 Colombo | 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)
London 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, London is 5.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
4.5h
Max difference
5.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between London and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇧 London
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Colombo?
The time difference between London and Colombo is currently 5.5 hours ahead. London uses GMT (UTC+0), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). 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 London, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it is 5:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between London and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London 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 London and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in London (which is 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is London ahead or behind Colombo?
London is currently 5.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). London observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in London in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in London, it is 5:30 AM in Colombo.