Barcelona ↔ Washington D.C.
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Barcelona time).
Sync Barcelona and Washington D.C. easily. Barcelona is 6 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Barcelona 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:03 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:03 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:03 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Barcelona and Washington D.C. is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Barcelona Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, creative, and highly international. Values both innovation and local Catalan culture.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Avoid calling during the 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM lunch break. Best times are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Barcelona is an international tech and design hub; the vibe is professional but creative. Relationship building is important, and a warm, engaged tone is appreciated.
Washington D.C. Business Pulse
- Culture Highly formal, networking-heavy, and influenced by government and policy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Punctuality is non-negotiable. DC is a "Power City"; be prepared for very formal protocols and the use of professional or political titles. Networking is a 24/7 activity here, but business calls should stay within 9-6.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Barcelona | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid | America/New_York |
| Country | Spain | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.39, 2.17 | 38.91, -77.04 |
| Population | 1,620,000 | 5,490,000 |