Time Difference between Sydney and Colombo
Sydney (UTC+11) → Colombo (UTC+5:30)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Sydney, it's 8.5:00 in Colombo
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,749 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.3h
Time Difference
-5.5h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
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Today 15:00
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
0.5:00
Colombo
09:00
Sydney
3.5:00
Colombo
12:00
Sydney
6.5:00
Colombo
15:00
Sydney
9.5:00
Colombo
18:00
Sydney
12.5:00
Colombo
21:00
Sydney
15.5:00
Colombo
00:00
Sydney
18.5:00
Colombo (-1)
03:00
Sydney
21.5:00
Colombo (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Sydney and Colombo
Sydney, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka are separated by a time difference of 5 hours 30 min. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 5 hours 30 min earlier in Colombo.
Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney timezone, while Colombo uses Asia/Colombo. 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 late afternoon in Sydney.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Sydney and Colombo 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.