Dubai and Colombo: 1 hour 30 minutes Apart
Clock in Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colombo ahead of or behind Dubai?
The offset is 1 hour 30 minutes — Dubai is behind Colombo. Timezones: Asia/Dubai and Asia/Colombo.
What hours do Dubai and Colombo share for work?
There is a 6.5 hours window where both locations are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). Best time: around 09:00 Dubai / 10:00 Colombo.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
The 1 hour 30 minutes difference between Dubai and Colombo is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
What time does Colombo show when Dubai hits midday?
Noon in Dubai corresponds to 1:30 PM in Colombo.
How do I find out what time it is in Colombo from Dubai?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All locations including Colombo update at the same time.
What timezone is Dubai in, and what timezone is Colombo in?
Dubai follows Asia/Dubai. Colombo uses Asia/Colombo. Together they are 1 hour 30 minutes apart.
Are Dubai and Colombo east or west of UTC?
Dubai uses Asia/Dubai and Colombo uses Asia/Colombo. The 1 hour 30 minutes difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.
Quick time conversions: Dubai → Colombo
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
If it's 7:00 PM in Dubai, it's 8:30 PM in Colombo.
I'm in Dubai at 10:00 AM — what time is my colleague in Colombo seeing?—11:30 AM
2:00 PMin Dubai→3:30 PMin Colombo
When Dubai clocks show 4:00 PM, Colombo reads 5:30 PM.
7:00 AMin Dubai→8:30 AMin Colombo
What's the Colombo equivalent of 11:00 AM Dubai?—12:30 PM
Dubai ↔ Colombo
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
Dubai
Colombo
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.