Baghdad ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Baghdad time).
Sync Baghdad and Colombo easily. Baghdad is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Baghdad 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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:02 GMT+9
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New York City
03:02 EST
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London
08:02 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
A 2 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.
Baghdad Business Pulse
- Culture Relationship-heavy and traditional. Resilient entrepreneurial spirit.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Business is deeply personal; you must invest time in building trust ("Wasta"). Be patient, respectful of traditional values, and avoid rushing into technical business details until a personal rapport is established.
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 | Baghdad | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Iraq | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 33.31, 44.36 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 7,700,000 | 753,000 |