Cebu ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Cebu time).
Sync Cebu and Colombo easily. Cebu is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Cebu 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
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New York City
01:31 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:31 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.
Cebu Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, hospitable, and a major BPO and tourism hub. Very Westernized professional tone.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Standard business calls are best between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Cebuanos are exceptionally polite and friendly. The tech and BPO sectors operate on global schedules, but for local offices, stick to standard times. Avoid overly blunt language and maintain a warm, polite tone.
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 | Cebu | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Philippines | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 10.32, 123.89 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 964,000 | 753,000 |