Colombo ↔ Dubai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Dubai easily. Colombo is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Colombo 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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:01 GMT+9
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New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization 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.
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.
Dubai Business Pulse
- Culture International and multicultural. Sunday is a standard working day, while Friday is often a half-day or holiday.
- Lunch Break Typically 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The traditional UAE work week is Monday to Friday, but many local businesses and government entities may have shorter hours on Fridays (ending around 12:00 PM). Sunday is no longer a weekend for most, but always verify your contact's specific schedule as multicultural teams vary.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Dubai |
| Country | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 25.20, 55.27 |
| Population | 753,000 | 3,604,000 |