Birmingham to Colombo Time Converter

Converting time between Birmingham and Colombo is simple with our converter. Colombo is 5 hours ahead of Birmingham.

🇬🇧United Kingdom
5 hours ahead
🌍Sri Lanka

Current Time in Birmingham

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Daytime
5 hours ahead
time difference

Current Time in Colombo

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Daytime
Time Zone
London
UTC Offset
UTC+5
Distance
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Time Zone
Colombo

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Colombo is 5 hours ahead of Birmingham

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Common conversion times between Birmingham and Colombo

🇬🇧Birmingham Time
🌍Colombo Time
12:00 AM5:30 AM
6:00 AM11:30 AM
9:00 AM2:30 PM
12:00 PM4:30 PM
3:00 PM7:30 PM
6:00 PM10:30 PM
9:00 PM1:30 AM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Birmingham and Colombo is 5 hours. When it's noon in Birmingham, it's 17:00 in Colombo. This 5-hour advance affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between Birmingham and Colombo is during the 3-hour overlap window from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Birmingham time (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Colombo time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 3 hours daily. In Birmingham, this window is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, corresponding to 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Colombo.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Birmingham and Colombo, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Birmingham and Colombo, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles