Colombo ↔ Kaohsiung
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Kaohsiung easily. Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Kaohsiung. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:28 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:28 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:28 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
A 2 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Kaohsiung Business Pulse
- Culture Industrial, pragmatic, and more relaxed than Taipei. A major port and manufacturing hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Kaohsiung business is practical and trade-oriented. While hierarchy is respected, the vibe can be slightly more informal than in Taipei. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch and rest window strictly for all professional calls.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Kaohsiung |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 22.63, 120.30 |
| Population | 753,000 | 2,773,000 |