New York to Sri Lanka time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sri Lanka IST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Sri Lanka
Wed, Oct 21
ISTUTC+5:30+9h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Sri Lanka conversion table

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

New YorkSri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka): 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 Sri Lanka switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +9h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +10h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +9h 30m

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.

What time is it in Sri Lanka when it is 9 AM in New York?

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

When is the best time to call Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between New York and Sri Lanka change?

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