Time Difference Between Tokyo and Colombo

The time difference between Tokyo and Colombo is 3 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 08:30 in Colombo. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Colombo uses Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30).

Colombo is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo — 3 hours and 30 minutes
Tokyo, Japan
05:54:30
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
↔
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02:24:30
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · +0530

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Colombo

Detail Tokyo Colombo
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAsia/Colombo
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+5:30
AbbreviationJST+0530
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryJapanSri Lanka
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 4 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Colombo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

12:30–17:00 in Tokyo  =  09:00–13:30 in Colombo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Tokyo time to Colombo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Tokyo Colombo
00:00 20:30 (-1 day) Night
01:00 21:30 (-1 day) Night
02:00 22:30 (-1 day) Night
03:00 23:30 (-1 day) Night
04:00 00:30 Night
05:00 01:30 Night
06:00 02:30
07:00 03:30
08:00 04:30
09:00 05:30
10:00 06:30
11:00 07:30
12:00 08:30
13:00 09:30 Overlap
14:00 10:30 Overlap
15:00 11:30 Overlap
16:00 12:30 Overlap
17:00 13:30
18:00 14:30
19:00 15:30
20:00 16:30
21:00 17:30
22:00 18:30 Night
23:00 19:30 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Tokyo nor Colombo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Tokyo–Colombo Scheduling

Compare Tokyo and Colombo with Other Cities

From Tokyo

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From Colombo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Colombo?

The time difference is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Colombo is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Tokyo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Tokyo or Colombo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Tokyo to Colombo?

The best window is between 12:30 and 17:00 Tokyo time, which corresponds to 09:00–13:30 in Colombo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Tokyo time to Colombo time?

Subtract 3 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo time to get Colombo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.