Melbourne to Colombo Time Difference
🇦🇺 Melbourne is currently 5.5 hours behind of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 5.5h and 4.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5.5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,357 km
Approx. flight
9.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Melbourne to Colombo
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5.5 hours behind and 4.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Melbourne is 5.5 hours behind relative to Colombo.
Min difference
5.5h
Max difference
4.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Melbourne and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Melbourne
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Colombo?
The time difference between Melbourne and Colombo is currently 5.5 hours behind. Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5.5 hours behind to 4.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Melbourne, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Melbourne, it is 6:30 AM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5.5 hours behind and 4.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Melbourne and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Melbourne (which is 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in Colombo). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Melbourne ahead or behind Colombo?
Melbourne is currently 5.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Melbourne in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Melbourne, it is 6:30 PM in Colombo.