Colombo to NZDT
+7h 30mColombo
ISTSOURCENZDT
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time
UTC+13:00New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is New Zealand's summer time zone, one of the earliest offsets in the world.
- •NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
- •NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
- •New Zealand changes its clocks two to three weeks before Australia.
- •The Chatham Islands observe UTC+13:45 during their summer time.
About Colombo
WikipediaColombo operates on Sri Lanka Time (SLST), UTC+5:30. Sharing India's timezone, Colombo is a key South Asian trade and tourism hub.
Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST) uses UTC+5:30, same offset as India.
Colombo to NZDT Time Difference – Complete Guide
Colombo runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. That puts Colombo 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of NZDT — a difference of +7h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Colombo it is 4:30 PM in NZDT. Midnight in Colombo is 7:30 AM in NZDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Colombo to NZDT time conversion table
| Colombo (IST) | NZDT (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 AM | next day |
Why people convert Colombo to NZDT time
- Scheduling a call from Colombo to NZDT: a 10:00 AM start in Colombo lands at 5:30 PM in NZDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Colombo and NZDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM IST time (4:30 PM–5:00 PM NZDT). That is roughly 0 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Colombo is 3:30 AM in NZDT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–9:30 AM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Colombo and need NZDT colleagues present.
About IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
About NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is the summer time zone for New Zealand, one hour ahead of New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). It runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April, so New Zealand shifts a week or two earlier in spring than Australia. At UTC+13:00, NZDT is among the earliest offsets in the world — only Samoa, Tonga and parts of Kiribati run further ahead at certain times of year. Auckland and Wellington are 13 hours ahead of UTC during NZDT, 12 hours ahead of Sydney, and 18 hours ahead of New York. The Chatham Islands, 45 minutes further east, move to UTC+13:45.
Best time to call between Colombo and NZDT
Both Colombo and NZDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–9:30 AM IST, which is 4:30 PM–5:00 PM NZDT. That gives roughly 0 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Colombo and NZDT overlap for only 30 minutes (9:00 AM–9:30 AM IST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Colombo is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of NZDT (IST UTC+05:30 → NZDT UTC+13:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–9:30 AM IST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Colombo
Does not observe DST
NZDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Colombo and NZDT?
Colombo (IST, UTC+05:30) is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +7h 30m.
How do I convert Colombo time to NZDT time?
Add +7h 30m to Colombo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Colombo is 4:30 PM in NZDT.
What time is it in NZDT right now?
NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h 30m offset from Colombo.
What is the best time to call NZDT from Colombo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM IST — that maps to 4:30 PM–5:00 PM NZDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Colombo or NZDT?
Colombo is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of NZDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Colombo it is 7:30 PM in NZDT.
Do Colombo and NZDT use different time zones?
Colombo (Sri Lanka) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Colombo and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Colombo–NZDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h 30m offset between Colombo and NZDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Colombo's time zone?
IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.
Which countries use IST, Colombo's zone?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Is there a day difference between Colombo and NZDT?
Not normally. The +7h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Colombo and NZDT?
NZDT is +7h 30m from Colombo.
What timezone is Colombo in?
Colombo operates on Sri Lanka Time (SLST), UTC+5:30. Sharing India's timezone, Colombo is a key South Asian trade and tourism hub.
What timezone is NZDT in?
NZDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Colombo?
Standard business hours in Colombo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM IST.
Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about IST?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
Which cities are in the NZDT timezone?
Major cities in the NZDT timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZDT?
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is at UTC+13:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZDT timezone?
NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
When is it midnight in Colombo, what time is it in NZDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Colombo (IST), it is +7h 30m later in NZDT (NZDT).
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