Antwerp ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Antwerp time).
Sync Antwerp and Shanghai easily. Antwerp is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Antwerp 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
15:40 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:40 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:40 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Antwerp and Shanghai is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Antwerp Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, global-looking, and values the diamond and maritime trades. Multilingual and professional.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Antwerp is a major international trade hub; expect high standards of professionalism and efficiency. Most professionals are multilingual. Punctuality is highly valued. Keep your communications clear, organized, and results-oriented.
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.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Antwerp | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Belgium | China |
| Coordinates | 51.22, 4.40 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 523,248 | 29,210,000 |