Alexandria ↔ Guangzhou
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Alexandria time).
Sync Alexandria and Guangzhou easily. Alexandria is 6 hours behind Guangzhou. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Alexandria 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
15:42 GMT+9
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New York City
01:42 EST
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Alexandria and Guangzhou is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Alexandria Business Pulse
- Culture Relationship-heavy, traditional, and moves at a more relaxed pace than Cairo.
- Lunch Break 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Alexandrians value personal trust and social rapport. Business culture is relational; spend time on greetings. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. Avoid calling during the late afternoon meal break and daily prayer times.
Guangzhou Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic and trade-focused. Known for "Canton Fair" and a deep history in international commerce.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The 12-2 PM lunch window is very important; avoid calling then. Best times are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. While Cantonese is the local language, Mandarin is the business standard for non-locals. Pragmatism and efficiency are highly valued in this major trade hub.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Alexandria | Guangzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Coordinates | 31.20, 29.92 | 23.13, 113.26 |
| Population | 5,200,000 | 14,284,000 |