Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?

No. Colombo stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Colombo?

2:30 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Colombo to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo right now. Their working days overlap for 2 hours 30 minutes today.

Colombo · Sri Lanka

10:49 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IST

Sydney · Australia

4:19 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Colombo and Sydney

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in Colombo (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ColomboOrganizerSri Lanka ·10:49AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time4:19PMnow

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Date in Colombo

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Colombo time.

11:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Colombo (11:00) and Sydney (16:30).
10:30AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Colombo (10:30) and Sydney (16:00).
10:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Colombo (10:00) and Sydney (15:30).

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Each column is a half hour of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Colombo11:00 AM ISTSun, Oct 18
Sydney4:30 PM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 05:30 UTC

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Time difference between Colombo and Sydney

Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Colombo on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.

Time difference between Colombo and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 5 hours 30 minutes ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 4 hours 30 minutes ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 5 hours 30 minutes ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Colombo is on India Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Colombo & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Colombo and Sydney?: Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Colombo on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Colombo and Sydney?: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in Colombo (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?: No. Colombo stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Colombo?: 2:30 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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