Zurich to Colombo time converter
Colombo is 5 hours behind Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 4:00 AM in Colombo.
8:57 PM in Zurich, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Zurich to Colombo conversion table
Every hour of today in Zurich and the matching time in Colombo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Zurich | Colombo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Colombo).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Zurich and Colombo switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h
Distance
Zurich and Colombo are 9,930 km (6,170 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Zurich and Colombo?
Colombo is 5 hours behind Zurich.
What time is it in Colombo when it is 9 AM in Zurich?
When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 4:00 AM in Colombo.
When is the best time to call Colombo from Zurich?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Colombo).
Does the time difference between Zurich 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.