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Colombo is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C. is 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Colombo.

Target 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., which lands at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM for the Colombo side. With only around 1 hour of shared time, be precise — book 8:00 AM in Washington, D.C. (5:30 PM in Colombo) and you'll catch both teams. Note that Washington, D.C. follows daylight saving while Colombo stays put, so the times above drift by an hour seasonally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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