Colombo ↔ Minneapolis
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Colombo and Minneapolis easily. Colombo is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Minneapolis. 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
15:34 GMT+9
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New York City
01:34 EST
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
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.
Minneapolis Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, polite ("Midwestern nice"), and values community and collaboration.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals here are known for being polite and collaborative. Relationship building and a friendly opening are culturally expected. Central Time is ideal for national coordination. Business is professional and steady-paced.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Chicago |
| Country | Sri Lanka | USA |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 44.98, -93.27 |
| Population | 753,000 | 429,000 |