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

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Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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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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Synchronization 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

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