Abidjan ↔ Chengdu
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).
Sync Abidjan and Chengdu easily. Abidjan is 8 hours behind Chengdu. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:34 GMT+9
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New York City
01:34 EST
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Abidjan and Chengdu is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Abidjan Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, relationship-heavy, and the economic powerhouse of French-speaking West Africa.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. French is the primary business language; ensure you are fluent or have translation for technical talks. Personal relationships are vital. Hierarchy is respected, and a professional, polite tone is essential for success.
Chengdu Business Pulse
- Culture Known for a better work-life balance than the coast. "Lively and relaxed".
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Chengdu business is famous for being done over local tea or spicy Sichuan food; if on a video call, keep the atmosphere warm and friendly. Personal rapport is more important here than in the high-pressure coastal cities like Shenzhen.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Abidjan | Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Ivory Coast | China |
| Coordinates | 5.36, -4.01 | 30.57, 104.07 |
| Population | 4,395,000 | 16,500,000 |