Colombo ↔ Shenzhen
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Shenzhen easily. Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Shenzhen. 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 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:03 GMT+9
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New York City
03:03 EST
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London
08:03 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization 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.
Shenzhen Business Pulse
- Culture Hardware capital of the world. "Shenzhen speed" means ultra-fast prototyping and decision making.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM for the quickest decisions. This is the fastest-paced city in China; expect your contacts to value speed and efficiency above all else. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window. Respond to follow-ups immediately to maintain momentum.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Sri Lanka | China |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 22.54, 114.06 |
| Population | 753,000 | 13,035,000 |