Berlin ↔ Harbin
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Harbin easily. Berlin is 7 hours behind Harbin. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Berlin 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
Syncing between Berlin and Harbin is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Berlin Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, efficient, and values privacy. Clear separation between work and personal life.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Germans value efficiency and direct communication; do not be offended by a lack of small talk. Respect the strict 9-5 (or 8-4) work day. Calling after 6:00 PM or on weekends is considered a major intrusion into private life.
Harbin Business Pulse
- Culture Resilient and hardworking. Influenced by its cold climate and trade history.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Due to the extreme climate, business can be very focused on efficiency. In winter, be mindful that travel and some operations may be slightly slower. Business culture is hardworking and values reliability.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Berlin | Harbin |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Germany | China |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 45.76, 126.64 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 5,500,000 |