Austin ↔ Shenzhen
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Austin time).
Sync Austin and Shenzhen easily. Austin is 14 hours behind Shenzhen. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Austin 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
15:34 GMT+9
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New York City
01:34 EST
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Austin Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused, casual, and energetic. The "Silicon Hills" values speed and creativity.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a casual-professional vibe (lots of tech-casual wear). Technical competence and speed are highly valued. Central Time makes it easy to sync with both US coasts. Networking is a major part of the local business culture.
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 | Austin | Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | USA | China |
| Coordinates | 30.27, -97.74 | 22.54, 114.06 |
| Population | 961,000 | 13,035,000 |