Colombo ↔ Melbourne
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Melbourne easily. Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (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
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New York City
01:32 EST
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Colombo and Melbourne 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.
Melbourne Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but relaxed. Known for a strong coffee culture and sports-related networking.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The best time for calls is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Australians are generally informal but professional; starting with "How's it going?" is standard. Melbourne is the coffee capital; if you're on a video call, don't be surprised if your contact is in a café.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Australia |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | -37.81, 144.96 |
| Population | 753,000 | 5,235,000 |