Abidjan ↔ Kaohsiung
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).
Sync Abidjan and Kaohsiung easily. Abidjan is 8 hours behind Kaohsiung. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:29 GMT+9
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New York City
04:29 EST
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London
09:29 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Syncing between Abidjan and Kaohsiung 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.
Kaohsiung Business Pulse
- Culture Industrial, pragmatic, and more relaxed than Taipei. A major port and manufacturing hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Kaohsiung business is practical and trade-oriented. While hierarchy is respected, the vibe can be slightly more informal than in Taipei. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch and rest window strictly for all professional calls.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Abidjan | Kaohsiung |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | Ivory Coast | Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 5.36, -4.01 | 22.63, 120.30 |
| Population | 4,395,000 | 2,773,000 |