Colombo ↔ Lisbon
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Lisbon easily. Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon. 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 Lisbon 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.
Lisbon Business Pulse
- Culture Relationship-based and relaxed. Business often starts with a coffee.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM or 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Portuguese business culture is highly relational; do not dive straight into the agenda. Spend time on personal greetings and building trust. Punctuality is valued in professional settings but can be slightly fluid.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 38.72, -9.14 |
| Population | 753,000 | 2,990,000 |