Best overlap: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Boston.
The overlap falls at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo, or 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM if you're in Boston. Just 1 hour of shared hours means there's little margin — set 5:30 PM in Colombo (8:00 AM in Boston) and start promptly. Just remember Boston changes its clocks for daylight saving and Colombo doesn't, so confirm the overlap whenever the seasons turn.
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