Sydney to Colombo time converter
Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Colombo.
10:42 AM in Sydney, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sydney to Colombo conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Colombo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Colombo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Colombo).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Colombo switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -5h 30m
Distance
Sydney and Colombo are 8,750 km (5,437 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Colombo?
Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
What time is it in Colombo when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:30 AM in Colombo.
When is the best time to call Colombo from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Colombo).
Does the time difference between Sydney 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.