Abidjan ↔ Guangzhou

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).

Sync Abidjan and Guangzhou easily. Abidjan is 8 hours behind Guangzhou. 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

15:37 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:37 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:37 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Abidjan and Guangzhou 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.

Guangzhou Business Pulse

Culture Pragmatic and trade-focused. Known for "Canton Fair" and a deep history in international commerce.
Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Pro Tip The 12-2 PM lunch window is very important; avoid calling then. Best times are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. While Cantonese is the local language, Mandarin is the business standard for non-locals. Pragmatism and efficiency are highly valued in this major trade hub.