Offset
The time difference between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur is 2.5 hours.
Colombo (IST) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
IST: UTC+5:30
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Colombo nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Colombo (11 AM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Colombo (2:30 PM Kuala Lumpur).
About these zones
Colombo uses India Standard Time (IST). To call Sri Lanka, dial +94.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 1,550 miles east of Colombo.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Colombo | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:30 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:30 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Colombo nor Kuala Lumpur observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:55 AM
- Sunset
- 6:26 PM
- Day length
- 12h 31m
- Sunrise
- 7:05 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 10h 57m — 5:55 AM–4:52 PM in Colombo (8:25 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Airports in these zones
Airports in India Standard Time
- CMB
- RML
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Colombo in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Colombo is 11:30 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Colombo in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Colombo is 2:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Colombo in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Colombo is 3:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Colombo in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Colombo is 4:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Colombo in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Colombo is 7:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Colombo in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Colombo is 2:00 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.