Tokyo and Colombo: Time & DST
Tokyo ticks 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of the other location
Quick time conversions: Tokyo → Colombo
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
Setting a 5:00 PM alarm in Tokyo? That's 1:30 PM for Colombo.
Is 3:00 PM a good time to call Colombo from Tokyo?—11:30 AM
11:00 AMin Tokyo→7:30 AMin Colombo
At 6:00 PM Tokyo time, you're looking at 2:30 PM in Colombo.
1:00 PMin Tokyo→9:30 AMin Colombo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Colombo?
Currently Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) and Colombo (Asia/Colombo) differ by 3 hours 30 minutes.
When do Tokyo and Colombo business hours overlap?
With 4.5 hours of overlap, there is enough room for quality collaboration. 13:00 Tokyo / 09:00 Colombo keeps both sides comfortable.
Is the 3 hours 30 minutes difference between Tokyo and Colombo stable right now?
Both Tokyo and Colombo are in a stable DST period. No adjustments needed for meetings scheduled in the next 7 days.
When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Colombo?
12:00 PM in Tokyo is 8:30 AM in Colombo at the same moment.
How can I quickly find the current time in Colombo from Tokyo?
Drag the slider to your desired Tokyo time — Colombo updates in real time. Or type "3pm", "15:00", or even location-specific like "9am Tokyo".
What public holidays should I keep in mind when scheduling between Tokyo and Colombo?
Tokyo observes Marine Day on July 20. Keep this in mind when coordinating between Tokyo and Colombo.
What are the IANA timezone identifiers for Tokyo and Colombo?
Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo and Colombo observes Asia/Colombo. Their UTC offset difference is 3 hours 30 minutes.
9:00 AM in Tokyo — is that reasonable for Colombo?
9 AM in Tokyo → 5:30 AM in Colombo. That falls outside standard hours in Colombo — confirm with your contact.
What time does a 5 PM Tokyo message arrive in Colombo?
5:00 PM in Tokyo = 1:30 PM in Colombo. Your Colombo contact should still be at their desk.
Does traveling from Tokyo to Colombo involve significant jet lag?
Traveling from Tokyo to Colombo means you gain 3 hours 30 minutes in local time. Most people adjust within a day.
Tokyo ↔ Colombo
4h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing morning hours (05:00–13:00)
Tokyo
Colombo
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.