Stockholm to Colombo Time Difference
🇸🇪 Stockholm 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
7,776 km
Approx. flight
9.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Stockholm to Colombo
| 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 🇱🇰 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)
Stockholm 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, Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇸🇪 Stockholm
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Stockholm and Colombo?
The time difference between Stockholm and Colombo is currently 4.5 hours ahead. Stockholm 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 Stockholm, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Stockholm, it is 4:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Stockholm and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Stockholm (which is 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Stockholm ahead or behind Colombo?
Stockholm is currently 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
What time zone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Stockholm observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Stockholm in Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Stockholm, it is 4:30 AM in Colombo.