Chiang Mai ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Chiang Mai time).
Sync Chiang Mai and Colombo easily. Chiang Mai is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Chiang Mai 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
15:44 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:44 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:44 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour 30 minutes difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Chiang Mai Business Pulse
- Culture Creative, relaxed, and a major hub for digital nomads and local tourism.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. The vibe is more relaxed than in Bangkok, but Thai etiquette (Jai Yen, politeness) still applies. Punctuality is respected in professional settings. Be aware of the "burning season" (Feb-April) which can affect local travel and health.
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 | Chiang Mai | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Thailand | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 18.79, 98.99 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 127,000 | 753,000 |