Colombo ↔ Singapore
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Singapore easily. Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Singapore. 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
17:05 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:05 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:05 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.
Singapore Business Pulse
- Culture Efficiency-driven and highly professional. A major global hub for finance and tech.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for maximum focus. Late afternoon (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) is the ideal time to synchronize if you are calling from Europe or the Middle East. Singaporeans are highly punctual and expect the same from their international partners.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Singapore |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 1.35, 103.82 |
| Population | 753,000 | 6,037,000 |