Amsterdam ↔ Shenzhen
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Amsterdam time).
Sync Amsterdam and Shenzhen easily. Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shenzhen. 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 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
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Amsterdam and Shenzhen 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.
Shenzhen Business Pulse
- Culture Hardware capital of the world. "Shenzhen speed" means ultra-fast prototyping and decision making.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM for the quickest decisions. This is the fastest-paced city in China; expect your contacts to value speed and efficiency above all else. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window. Respond to follow-ups immediately to maintain momentum.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Amsterdam | Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Netherlands | China |
| Coordinates | 52.37, 4.90 | 22.54, 114.06 |
| Population | 1,174,000 | 13,035,000 |