Time Difference Between New York and Colombo
New York is 9h 30m behind Colombo. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in New York fall between 6:30 PM and 2:30 AM (next day) in Colombo.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Colombo ahead of New York?
- New York is 9h 30m behind Colombo. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do New York and Colombo observe daylight saving time?
- New York observes daylight saving time, and Colombo does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 10h 30m for part of the year and 9h 30m for the rest.