Beijing ↔ Riyadh
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Beijing time).
Sync Beijing and Riyadh easily. Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 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
15:30 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:30 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:30 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 5 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Riyadh Business Pulse
- Culture Formal and traditional. Business hours are influenced by prayer times.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The work week is Sunday to Thursday. Call between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Avoid calling during the five daily prayer times (Salat). Business is highly relational and hierarchical; always address senior decision-makers with appropriate respect and titles.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Beijing | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | China | Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 39.90, 116.41 | 24.71, 46.68 |
| Population | 21,766,000 | 7,676,000 |