Charlotte ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Charlotte time).
Sync Charlotte and Colombo easily. Charlotte is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Charlotte time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:01 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:01 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:01 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Charlotte Business Pulse
- Culture Finance-focused, professional, and direct. A major US banking hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Charlotte is a serious financial center; expect high professional standards and efficiency. Directness is appreciated but should be accompanied by a polite tone. Punctuality is non-negotiable in this fast-paced corporate environment.
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 | Charlotte | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | USA | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 35.23, -80.84 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 874,000 | 753,000 |