New York to Colombo time converter

Colombo is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:30 PM in Colombo.

New York EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Colombo IST

Monday, October 19, 2026

New York
United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Mon, Oct 19
ISTUTC+5:30+9h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Colombo conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Colombo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkColombo
12:00 AM9:30 AM
1:00 AM10:30 AM
2:00 AM11:30 AM
3:00 AM12:30 PM
4:00 AM1:30 PM
5:00 AM2:30 PM
6:00 AM3:30 PM
7:00 AM4:30 PM
8:00 AM5:30 PM
9:00 AM6:30 PM
10:00 AM7:30 PM
11:00 AM8:30 PM
12:00 PM9:30 PM
1:00 PM10:30 PM
2:00 PM11:30 PM
3:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in New York (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Colombo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Colombo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +9h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +10h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +9h 30m

Distance

New York and Colombo are 14,081 km (8,750 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Colombo?

Colombo is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.

What time is it in Colombo when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:30 PM in Colombo.

When is the best time to call Colombo from New York?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in New York (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Colombo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between New York and Colombo change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.