Accra ↔ Shanghai

Best Time to Call

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

Sync Accra and Shanghai easily. Accra is 8 hours behind Shanghai. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Accra 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

15:35 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:35 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:35 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Accra and Shanghai is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

Accra Business Pulse

Culture Professional, friendly, and relationship-oriented. Moves at a steady pace.
Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Pro Tip Ideal window for calls is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Ghanaians are known for being exceptionally polite and friendly. Relationship building is vital. Maintain a warm but professional tone. Punctuality is valued, but allow for some flexibility in meeting start times.

Shanghai Business Pulse

Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.