Belo Horizonte ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Belo Horizonte time).
Sync Belo Horizonte and Colombo easily. Belo Horizonte is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Belo Horizonte 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
15:45 GMT+9
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New York City
01:45 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:45 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Belo Horizonte and Colombo is challenging due to the 8 hours 30 minutes offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Belo Horizonte Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, relationship-oriented, and known for "Mineiro" hospitality and trust.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call times are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. "Mineiros" value trust and long-term personal rapport. Business often begins with a polite, social discussion. A warm, professional, and patient tone is the most effective for building partnerships here.
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 | Belo Horizonte | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Brazil | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | -19.92, -43.93 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 2,521,000 | 753,000 |