Colombo ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Reykjavik easily. Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Reykjavik. 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 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:04 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:04 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:04 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Colombo and Reykjavik 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.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 753,000 | 131,136 |