Colombo ↔ Wellington
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Wellington easily. Colombo is 7 hours 30 minutes behind Wellington. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (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
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New York City
01:35 EST
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Colombo and Wellington is challenging due to the 7 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.
Wellington Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, collaborative, and influenced by government and growing tech sector.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Wellington is the capital; expect high professional standards and a focus on collaboration. It is also a very creative and tech-savvy city. Maintain a warm but professional and organized tone. Avoid calling late on Friday afternoon.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | Sri Lanka | New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | -41.29, 174.78 |
| Population | 753,000 | 212,000 |