Colombo ↔ Jakarta
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Jakarta easily. Colombo is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Jakarta. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Colombo time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:03 GMT+9
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New York City
03:03 EST
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London
08:03 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.
Jakarta Business Pulse
- Culture Collectivist and polite. Respect for elders and social harmony (Gotong Royong) is important.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM on Fridays).
- Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. On Fridays, avoid calling between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM due to congregational prayers. Indonesians value "face" and social harmony; avoid being overly blunt or confrontational. Relationship building is a critical first step for any business deal.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Jakarta |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | -6.21, 106.85 |
| Population | 753,000 | 11,249,000 |