Time Difference Between Colombo and Sydney

Sydney is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead Colombo.

Sri Lanka

Colombo

Asia/Colombo · UTC+5:30

Australia

Sydney

Australia/Sydney · UTC+10

Best Times to Meet

Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Colombo and Sydney.

  • Colombo

    9:30 AM

    Sydney

    2:00 PM

  • Colombo

    10:30 AM

    Sydney

    3:00 PM

  • Colombo

    11:30 AM

    Sydney

    4:00 PM

  • Colombo

    12:30 PM

    Sydney

    5:00 PM

Colombo to Sydney — 24-Hour Conversion

Each row shows the equivalent local time in Sydney for an hour in Colombo. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.

ColomboSydneyMatch
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Workday in Sydney
Workday in Sydney
Workday in Sydney
Workday in Sydney
Workday in Sydney
Best for meetings
Best for meetings
Best for meetings
Best for meetings
Workday in Colombo
Workday in Colombo
Workday in Colombo
Workday in Colombo
Workday in Colombo
Off hours
+1 dayOff hours
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Colombo and Sydney?

Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead Colombo, Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30).

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Colombo and Sydney?

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 Sydney?

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 Sydney?

Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Colombo is mapped to its equivalent local time in Sydney, including day shift markers when the date differs.