Colombo ↔ Lima
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Colombo and Lima easily. Colombo is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Lima. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:30 GMT+9
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New York City
01:30 EST
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London
06:30 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
Lima Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but values personal rapport. Directness is appreciated but should be polite.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal time for calls is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Peruvians value personal trust and long-term relationships. Traffic in Lima is notoriously bad, so virtual meetings are often preferred. Business is professional but includes a warm, personal element.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Lima |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Peru |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | -12.05, -77.04 |
| Population | 753,000 | 11,200,000 |