Colombo ↔ Edinburgh
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Edinburgh easily. Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Colombo 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
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Colombo and Edinburgh is challenging due to the 5 hours 30 minutes offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Edinburgh Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, historic, and relationship-driven. A major hub for finance and education.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Scottish business culture values personal rapport and integrity. Take a few minutes for polite greetings before the agenda. Edinburgh is a major financial center; expect high standards of professionalism and clear, honest communication.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Europe/London |
| Country | Sri Lanka | UK |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 55.95, -3.19 |
| Population | 753,000 | 488,050 |