Time difference
Time difference between Colombo and Kolkata
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Kolkata is currently in the same time zone as Colombo.
Colombo • GMT+5:30
6:40 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Kolkata • GMT+5:30
6:40 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 8 hours. 9 AM–5 PM in Colombo is 9 AM–5 PM in Kolkata. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Colombo | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight saving
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Kolkata than Colombo?
- Kolkata and Colombo share the same time zone.
- What time is 9 AM in Colombo in Kolkata?
- 9:00 AM in Colombo is 9:00 AM in Kolkata.
- Do Colombo and Kolkata observe daylight saving?
- The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
- When is the best time to call Kolkata from Colombo?
- Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in Colombo, which is 9 AM–5 PM in Kolkata.