Colombo ↔ Nanjing
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Nanjing easily. Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Nanjing. 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 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
15:35 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:35 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
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.
Nanjing Business Pulse
- Culture Cultural and educational center. Professional and somewhat conservative.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Nanjing business culture is more conservative and formal than in Shanghai. Maintain a respectful, steady tone. Education and long-term relationships are highly valued, so avoid being overly aggressive in your initial approach.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Nanjing |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Sri Lanka | China |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 32.06, 118.80 |
| Population | 753,000 | 9,500,000 |