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Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.

Both teams are at their desks between 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Philadelphia. You've got roughly 1 hour — enough for a focused daily check-in if you hold it at 5:30 PM in Colombo (8:00 AM in Philadelphia). The difference isn't constant year-round: Philadelphia adjusts for daylight saving while Colombo holds steady.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Colombo?
Colombo is 9.5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Philadelphia and Colombo?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Philadelphia, which corresponds to 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo.
How many hours overlap between Philadelphia and Colombo during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Philadelphia and Colombo?
Philadelphia 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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