Beijing ↔ Geneva
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Beijing time).
Sync Beijing and Geneva easily. Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Geneva. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Beijing 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
15:39 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:39 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:39 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Beijing and Geneva is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Beijing Business Pulse
- Culture Hierarchical and focused on long-term strategy. Government relations often influence business timing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Ensure your communication follows hierarchical lines—always address the most senior person first. Like Shanghai, avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window and major national holidays.
Geneva Business Pulse
- Culture International, diplomatic, and highly precise. Home to many global NGOs and finance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality and formal protocol are non-negotiable in this international diplomatic hub. Ensure your communication is organized, clear, and respects established hierarchies. Avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch slot.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Beijing | Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | China | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 39.90, 116.41 | 46.20, 6.14 |
| Population | 21,766,000 | 201,000 |