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NZDT to Colombo Time — Convert New Zealand Daylight Time to Colombo

Colombo is currently 6h30m behind NZDT. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 7h30m behind NZDT, and around July it is 6h30m behind NZDT, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

Colombo is currently 6h30m behind NZDT.

NZDT • GMT+12 (UTC+12)
5:21 AM
Thursday, Jul 9
Colombo • GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30)
10:51 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8

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Full NZDT to Colombo conversion table

NZDTColombo
12:00 AM5:30 PM(previous day)
1:00 AM6:30 PM(previous day)
2:00 AM7:30 PM(previous day)
3:00 AM8:30 PM(previous day)
4:00 AM9:30 PM(previous day)
5:00 AM10:30 PM(previous day)
6:00 AM11:30 PM(previous day)
7:00 AM12:30 AM
8:00 AM1:30 AM
9:00 AM2:30 AM
10:00 AM3:30 AM
11:00 AM4:30 AM
12:00 PM5:30 AM
1:00 PM6:30 AM
2:00 PM7:30 AM
3:00 PM8:30 AM
4:00 PM9:30 AM
5:00 PM10:30 AM
6:00 PM11:30 AM
7:00 PM12:30 PM
8:00 PM1:30 PM
9:00 PM2:30 PM
10:00 PM3:30 PM
11:00 PM4:30 PM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the NZDT → Colombo offset is 7h30m behind NZDT. Around July it is 6h30m behind NZDT. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is Colombo ahead of or behind NZDT right now?
Colombo is currently 6h30m behind NZDT.
What is the current NZDT to Colombo time difference?
Right now the gap is 6h30m behind — Colombo is 6h30m behind NZDT.
Does the NZDT → Colombo offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 7h30m behind NZDT; around July it is 6h30m behind NZDT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does NZDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes — New Zealand Daylight Time observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.
Does Colombo observe daylight saving time?
No — Colombo stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 9 AM NZDT in Colombo?
9:00 AM NZDT is 2:30 AM Colombo.
What time is 12 PM (noon) NZDT in Colombo?
12:00 PM NZDT is 5:30 AM Colombo.
What time is 5 PM NZDT in Colombo?
5:00 PM NZDT is 10:30 AM Colombo.
When is the best time to schedule a call between NZDT and Colombo?
The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM NZDT (≈ 1.5 hours). Mid-morning NZDT is usually the safest window for a live call.
What time zone does NZDT refer to?
NZDT refers to New Zealand Daylight Time (IANA: Pacific/Auckland).
What time zone does Colombo refer to?
Colombo uses the Asia/Colombo time zone.

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