Colombo is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Colombo uses Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST, UTC+5:30) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 12:00 PM in Colombo, it's 10:30 AM in Dubai.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 1.5-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Colombo time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Dubai, covering UAE business hours.
Dubai is a major destination for Sri Lankan workers and tourists. Direct flights between Colombo and Dubai take approximately 4.5 hours, with multiple daily connections through Emirates and SriLankan Airlines.