Time Difference Between Colombo and Tokyo
Tokyo is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead Colombo.
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Asia/Colombo · UTC+5:30
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Colombo and Tokyo.
Colombo
9:30 AM
Tokyo
1:00 PM
Colombo
10:30 AM
Tokyo
2:00 PM
Colombo
11:30 AM
Tokyo
3:00 PM
Colombo
12:30 PM
Tokyo
4:00 PM
Colombo
1:30 PM
Tokyo
5:00 PM
Colombo to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead Colombo, Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Colombo and Tokyo?
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 Tokyo?
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 Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Colombo is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.