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New York is 9.5 hours behind Colombo

Best overlap: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in New York.

Plan around 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo, which is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in New York, to catch everyone during office hours. Overlap is at a premium — roughly 1 hour — so claim 5:30 PM in Colombo (8:00 AM in New York) for recurring calls and keep them on time. Seasonal note: New York uses daylight saving and Colombo doesn't, so double-check the times in your own months — they can move by an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Colombo?
Colombo is 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
What are the best overlapping working hours between New York and Colombo?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in New York, which corresponds to 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo.
How many hours overlap between New York and Colombo during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between New York and Colombo?
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, but Colombo does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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