Beijing ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Beijing time).
Sync Beijing and Colombo easily. Beijing is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Beijing 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
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization 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.
Beijing Business Pulse
- Culture Hierarchical and focused on long-term strategy. Government relations often influence business timing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Ensure your communication follows hierarchical lines—always address the most senior person first. Like Shanghai, avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window and major national holidays.
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 | Beijing | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | China | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 39.90, 116.41 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 21,766,000 | 753,000 |