Time Difference between Colombo and Sydney
Colombo (UTC+5:30) → Sydney (UTC+11)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 12:00 in Colombo, it's 17.5:00 in Sydney
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Colombo & Sydney✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (6 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,749 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.3h
Time Difference
+5.5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 12:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Colombo
11.5:00
Sydney
09:00
Colombo
14.5:00
Sydney
12:00
Colombo
17.5:00
Sydney
15:00
Colombo
20.5:00
Sydney
18:00
Colombo
23.5:00
Sydney
21:00
Colombo
2.5:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Colombo
5.5:00
Sydney
03:00
Colombo
8.5:00
Sydney
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Colombo and Sydney
Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sydney, Australia are separated by a time difference of 5 hours 30 min. When it's noon in Colombo, it's 5 hours 30 min later in Sydney.
Colombo operates on Asia/Colombo timezone, while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during early morning in Colombo.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Colombo and Sydney is approximately 8,749 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.