Colombo ↔ Vientiane
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Vientiane easily. Colombo is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Vientiane. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Colombo time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
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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
With only a 1 hour 30 minutes difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
Vientiane Business Pulse
- Culture Relaxed, polite, and relationship-driven. Business is personal and moves steadily.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Laotian business culture is known for being polite and less fast-paced than neighboring hubs. Take time for personal greetings. Hierarchy and social harmony are important. Decisions are often made through consensus over several meetings.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Vientiane |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Laos |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 17.98, 102.63 |
| Population | 753,000 | 210,000 |