Barcelona ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 13:00 (Barcelona time).
Sync Barcelona and Colombo easily. Barcelona is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 13:00 (Barcelona 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
15:34 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 4 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.
Barcelona Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, creative, and highly international. Values both innovation and local Catalan culture.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Avoid calling during the 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM lunch break. Best times are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Barcelona is an international tech and design hub; the vibe is professional but creative. Relationship building is important, and a warm, engaged tone is appreciated.
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 | Barcelona | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Spain | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 41.39, 2.17 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 1,620,000 | 753,000 |