Amsterdam ↔ Guangzhou
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Amsterdam time).
Sync Amsterdam and Guangzhou easily. Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Guangzhou. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Amsterdam 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
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:04 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:04 EST
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London
08:04 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Amsterdam and Guangzhou is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Amsterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Egalitarian, direct, and values work-life balance. Hierarchy is minimized.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. The Dutch are famously direct; be prepared for honest, blunt feedback. They value efficiency and a pragmatic approach. Respect the 9-5 work day; unless it's an emergency, do not call after hours as work-life balance is strictly protected.
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 | Amsterdam | Guangzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Netherlands | China |
| Coordinates | 52.37, 4.90 | 23.13, 113.26 |
| Population | 1,174,000 | 14,284,000 |