Is Now a Good Time to Call Colombo from Dhaka?
Dhaka is ahead by 0 hours 30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colombo ahead of or behind Dhaka?
Dhaka and Colombo are 0 hours 30 minutes apart. Dhaka (Asia/Dhaka) is ahead of Colombo (Asia/Colombo).
What meeting time works for both Dhaka and Colombo?
Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 7.5 hours per day. 10:00 Dhaka / 09:00 Colombo works well for both parties.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for Dhaka or Colombo?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 0 hours 30 minutes gap won't change.
What is the Colombo equivalent of 12:00 PM Dhaka time?
When it is 12:00 noon in Dhaka, it is 11:30 AM in Colombo.
How can I quickly find the current time in Colombo from Dhaka?
Simply drag the slider to your Dhaka time — Colombo and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Dhaka or Colombo?
Yes — Dhaka has an upcoming public holiday: Victory Day on December 16. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
How do Dhaka and Colombo relate to UTC?
Dhaka runs on Asia/Dhaka (IANA) and Colombo on Asia/Colombo (IANA) — a 0 hours 30 minutes gap between them.
Quick time conversions: Dhaka → Colombo
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When it's 6:00 AM in Dhaka, the time in Colombo is 5:30 AM.
I'm in Dhaka at 11:00 AM — what time is my colleague in Colombo seeing?—10:30 AM
7:00 PMin Dhaka→6:30 PMin Colombo
When it's 8:00 AM in Dhaka, the time in Colombo is 7:30 AM.
10:00 AMin Dhaka→9:30 AMin Colombo
Dhaka 9:00 AM — what's that in Colombo?—8:30 AM
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Dhaka ↔ Colombo
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
Dhaka
Colombo
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.