Current Time in Colombo
Live Colombo time with automatic updates
About Colombo Time
Colombo follows the Asia/Colombo time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Colombo.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Colombo's official time zone (Asia/Colombo), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Colombo is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Colombo is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Colombo:
- •Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- •Saturday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (some offices)
- •Sunday: Closed
Note: Multi-religious society. Poya days (Buddhist holidays) are public holidays monthly
Colombo Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Gangaramaya Temple
- •Galle Face Green
- •National Museum
- •Viharamahadevi Park
- •Colombo Lotus Tower
💼 Major Companies
- •Ceylon Tea
- •Dialog Axiata
- •John Keells Holdings
- •Commercial Bank of Ceylon
- •Sri Lankan Airlines
- •Hayleys
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Appreciated but flexible. Hierarchy respected. Tea central to culture. Multiple religions coexist.
Business Etiquette:
Conservative dress. Remove shoes in temples/homes. Right hand for greetings. English widely used.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
10:30 PM - 6:30 AM EST (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Colombo)
From Europe:
4:30 AM - 12:30 PM CET (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Colombo)
From Asia:
11:30 AM - 7:30 PM JST (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Colombo)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Colombo:
🎉Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Major celebration
Typically: April 13-14
🎉Vesak
Buddha's birth, enlightenment, death
Typically: May
🎉Independence Day
From British rule
Typically: February 4
🎉Deepavali
Festival of lights
Typically: October/November
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
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Using the Colombo World Clock
Our Colombo world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Colombo.