Accra ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Accra time).
Sync Accra and Colombo easily. Accra is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Accra time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:31 GMT+9
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New York City
01:31 EST
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London
06:31 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Syncing between Accra and Colombo is challenging due to the 5 hours 30 minutes offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Accra Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, friendly, and relationship-oriented. Moves at a steady pace.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window for calls is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Ghanaians are known for being exceptionally polite and friendly. Relationship building is vital. Maintain a warm but professional tone. Punctuality is valued, but allow for some flexibility in meeting start times.
Colombo Business Pulse
- Culture Professional and hierarchical. Values personal rapport and education.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Sri Lankans value education and professional titles. Business culture is relational; spend time on polite introductions. Punctuality is appreciated. Be aware of potential power disruptions and have a backup communication plan like WhatsApp.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Accra | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Accra | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Ghana | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 5.60, -0.19 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 2,291,000 | 753,000 |