Busan ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 13:00 and 17:00 (Busan time).
Sync Busan and Colombo easily. Busan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 13:00 and 17:00 (Busan 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
15:31 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:31 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:31 GMT
Sleeping
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.
Busan Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, industrial, and more direct than Seoul. A major maritime and trade hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Professionals in Busan are known for being more direct and expressive than in Seoul. The maritime and logistics sectors are very active. Hierarchy and punctuality are still strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
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 | Busan | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | South Korea | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 35.18, 129.08 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 3,411,000 | 753,000 |