Tokyo, Japan
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Asia/TokyoGMT+09:00
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Asia/ColomboGMT+05:30
3.5h
Time Difference
5h
Business Hours Overlap
Yes
Good Call Window
Best Times to Call
These times work well for both cities during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM):
1:00 PM in Tokyo
9:30 AM in Colombo
2:00 PM in Tokyo
10:30 AM in Colombo
3:00 PM in Tokyo
11:30 AM in Colombo
4:00 PM in Tokyo
12:30 PM in Colombo
Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion
| Tokyo | Colombo | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | Work in Tokyo |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM | Work in Tokyo |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM | Work in Tokyo |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM | Work in Tokyo |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM | Work Hours |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM | Work Hours |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Work Hours |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Work Hours |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM | Work in Colombo |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Work in Colombo |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Work in Colombo |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Work in Colombo |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
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About the Time Difference Between Tokyo and Colombo
The time difference between Tokyo, Japan and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3.5 hours behind.Tokyo operates on the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+09:00), while Colombo uses Asia/Colombo (GMT+05:30).
Scheduling Tips
- Business hours overlap: There are 5 hours when both cities are within typical work hours (9 AM - 5 PM).
- Best call times: Schedule calls during the green-highlighted hours in the conversion table above for optimal timing.
- Daylight Saving Time: Remember that the time difference may change during DST transitions. Always verify current times before important meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it's 9:00 AM in Colombo.