Colombo ↔ Yokohama
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Colombo time).
Sync Colombo and Yokohama easily. Colombo is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Yokohama. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (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 3 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.
Yokohama Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, industrial, and closely linked to Tokyo. Values long-term corporate stability.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. As Japan's largest port, business is practical and trade-oriented. Standard Japanese etiquette (punctuality, politeness, formal protocol) is strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colombo | Yokohama |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Japan |
| Coordinates | 6.93, 79.86 | 35.44, 139.64 |
| Population | 753,000 | 3,772,000 |