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Colombo to Manila Converter

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Colombo8:52 amMon, Jun 8
ColomboIST
Sri Lanka · UTC+5:30
8:52 amMon, Jun 8
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ManilaPHT
NCR, Philippines · UTC+8
11:22 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Colombo and Manila is 2.5 hours.

2.5 hours

Colombo (IST) is behind Manila (PHT).

IST: UTC+5:30

PHT: UTC+8

Neither Colombo nor Manila is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Colombo (11 AM–5 PM in Manila).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Colombo (2:30 PM Manila).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Philippines

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
  • Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
  • Day of ValorThu, Apr 9
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Independence DayFri, Jun 12
  • Ninoy Aquino DayFri, Aug 21
  • National Heroes DayMon, Aug 31
  • All Saints' Day EveSat, Oct 31
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Bonifacio DayMon, Nov 30
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryTue, Dec 8
  • Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Rizal DayWed, Dec 30
  • Last Day of The YearThu, Dec 31

About these zones

Colombo uses India Standard Time (IST). To call Sri Lanka, dial +94.

Manila uses Philippine Time (PHT). To call Philippines, dial +63.

Manila is approximately 2,850 miles east of Colombo.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

ColomboManilaDay
12:00 am2:30 amSame day
1:00 am3:30 amSame day
2:00 am4:30 amSame day
3:00 am5:30 amSame day
4:00 am6:30 amSame day
5:00 am7:30 amSame day
6:00 am8:30 amSame day
7:00 am9:30 amSame day
8:00 am10:30 amSame day
9:00 am11:30 amSame day
10:00 am12:30 pmSame day
11:00 am1:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Colombo nor Manila 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

Colombo
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Day length
12h 31m
Manila
Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
6:25 PM
Day length
12h 58m

Daylight overlap: 10h — 5:55 AM–3:55 PM in Colombo (8:25 AM–6:25 PM in Manila). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in India Standard Time

  • CMB
  • RML

Airports in Philippine Time

  • MNL
  • DVO
  • CBO
  • CEB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Colombo in Manila?
9:00 am Colombo is 11:30 am Manila.
What is 12:00 pm Colombo in Manila?
12:00 pm Colombo is 2:30 pm Manila.
What is 12:30 pm Colombo in Manila?
12:30 pm Colombo is 3:00 pm Manila.
What is 2:00 pm Colombo in Manila?
2:00 pm Colombo is 4:30 pm Manila.
What is 5:00 pm Colombo in Manila?
5:00 pm Colombo is 7:30 pm Manila.
What is 11:30 pm Colombo in Manila?
11:30 pm Colombo is 2:00 am Manila, the next day.