Time Difference Between Colombo and New York
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Asia/Colombo · UTC+5:30
United States
New York
America/New_York · UTC-4
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Colombo and New York.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Colombo and New York. Consider early-morning calls in Colombo or late-evening calls in New York.
Colombo to New York — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York for an hour in Colombo. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and New York?
New York, United States (UTC-4) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo, Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Colombo and New York?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Colombo and New York?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Colombo, what time is it in New York?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Colombo is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.