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Dubai to Colombo Converter

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Dubai6:49 amMon, Jun 8
DubaiGST
United Arab Emirates · UTC+4
6:49 amMon, Jun 8
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ColomboIST
Sri Lanka · UTC+5:30
8:19 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Dubai and Colombo is 1.5 hours.

1.5 hours

Dubai (GST) is behind Colombo (IST).

GST: UTC+4

IST: UTC+5:30

Neither Dubai nor Colombo is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Dubai (10 AM–5 PM in Colombo).

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Dubai (1:30 PM Colombo).

About these zones

Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST). To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

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

Colombo is approximately 2,050 miles southeast of Dubai.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Dubai nor Colombo 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

Dubai
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Day length
13h 39m
Colombo
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Day length
12h 31m

Daylight overlap: 11h 27m — 5:29 AM–4:56 PM in Dubai (6:59 AM–6:26 PM in Colombo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Gulf Standard Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Airports in India Standard Time

  • CMB
  • RML

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Dubai in Colombo?
9:00 am Dubai is 10:30 am Colombo.
What is 12:00 pm Dubai in Colombo?
12:00 pm Dubai is 1:30 pm Colombo.
What is 12:30 pm Dubai in Colombo?
12:30 pm Dubai is 2:00 pm Colombo.
What is 2:00 pm Dubai in Colombo?
2:00 pm Dubai is 3:30 pm Colombo.
What is 5:00 pm Dubai in Colombo?
5:00 pm Dubai is 6:30 pm Colombo.
What is 11:30 pm Dubai in Colombo?
11:30 pm Dubai is 1:00 am Colombo, the next day.