Abidjan ↔ Kuala Lumpur
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Abidjan time).
Sync Abidjan and Kuala Lumpur easily. Abidjan is 8 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. 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
5.3/10
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17:07 GMT+9
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New York City
03:07 EST
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London
08:07 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Abidjan and Kuala Lumpur 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.
Kuala Lumpur Business Pulse
- Culture Multicultural and professional. Values harmony and respect.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Longer on Fridays).
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. On Fridays, avoid the 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM window due to congregational prayers. Malaysia is multicultural (Malay, Chinese, Indian); be respectful of varying religious observances and holidays. Business is generally professional, polite, and consensus-oriented.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Abidjan | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | Ivory Coast | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 5.36, -4.01 | 3.14, 101.69 |
| Population | 4,395,000 | 8,620,000 |