New York to Colombo Time Difference
🇺🇸 New York is currently 9.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 9.5h and 10.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+9.5h
Business overlap
None
Distance
14,082 km
Approx. flight
16.6h
Hour-by-Hour: New York to Colombo
| 🇺🇸 New York | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 9.5 hours ahead and 10.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, New York is 9.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
9.5h
Max difference
10.5h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in New York and Colombo. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Colombo?
The time difference between New York and Colombo is currently 9.5 hours ahead. New York uses EDT (UTC-4), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9.5 hours ahead to 10.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in New York, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York, it is 9:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between New York and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9.5 hours ahead and 10.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between New York and Colombo?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in New York and Colombo. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is New York ahead or behind Colombo?
New York is currently 9.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in New York in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in New York, it is 9:30 AM in Colombo.