Abidjan ↔ Hong Kong
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).
Sync Abidjan and Hong Kong easily. Abidjan is 8 hours behind Hong Kong. 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
15:44 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:44 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:44 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Abidjan and Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced, efficient, and highly international. Values both Western efficiency and Eastern heritage.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The best time for calls is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM or 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Avoid the 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch hour. Business is fast and professional; be prepared with your data and ready to make decisions. Like Singapore, punctuality and professional titles are highly respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Abidjan | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Country | Ivory Coast | China |
| Coordinates | 5.36, -4.01 | 22.32, 114.17 |
| Population | 4,395,000 | 7,687,000 |