Alexandria ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Alexandria time).
Sync Alexandria and Colombo easily. Alexandria is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Alexandria time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:28 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:28 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:28 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
A 3 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Alexandria Business Pulse
- Culture Relationship-heavy, traditional, and moves at a more relaxed pace than Cairo.
- Lunch Break 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Alexandrians value personal trust and social rapport. Business culture is relational; spend time on greetings. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. Avoid calling during the late afternoon meal break and daily prayer 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 | Alexandria | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Egypt | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 31.20, 29.92 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 5,200,000 | 753,000 |