Baku ↔ Istanbul
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Baku time).
Sync Baku and Istanbul easily. Baku is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Baku 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
17:07 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:07 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:07 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Baku Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, relationship-heavy, and influenced by energy and traditional hospitality.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Azerbaijani business culture is relational and values formal protocol. Spend time on building trust before diving into technical details. Punctuality is valued in professional settings. Hierarchy is respected; address senior leaders appropriately.
Istanbul Business Pulse
- Culture A bridge between East and West. Business is personal, and hospitality (tea/coffee) is a prerequisite.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for calls between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Turkish business culture is highly relational; starting with "Nasılsınız?" (How are you?) and building rapport is essential. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Baku | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Baku | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | Azerbaijan | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 40.41, 49.87 | 41.01, 28.98 |
| Population | 2,262,600 | 15,848,000 |