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Nairobi to Colombo Converter

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Nairobi6:22 amMon, Jun 8
NairobiEAT
Kenya · UTC+3
6:22 amMon, Jun 8
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ColomboIST
Sri Lanka · UTC+5:30
8:52 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Nairobi and Colombo is 2.5 hours.

2.5 hours

Nairobi (EAT) is behind Colombo (IST).

EAT: UTC+3

IST: UTC+5:30

Neither Nairobi nor Colombo is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

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

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.

Kenya

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
  • Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
  • Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
  • Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DaySat, Dec 26

About these zones

Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Kenya, dial +254.

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

Colombo is approximately 3,000 miles east of Nairobi.

Quick reference

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

NairobiColomboDay
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 Nairobi 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

Nairobi
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
12h 3m
Colombo
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Day length
12h 31m

Daylight overlap: 9h 25m — 6:31 AM–3:56 PM in Nairobi (9:01 AM–6:26 PM in Colombo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in East Africa Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in East Africa Time

  • NBO
  • WIL
  • KIS

Airports in India Standard Time

  • CMB
  • RML

Related conversions

Common conversions

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