Berlin ↔ Minneapolis
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Minneapolis easily. Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (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
15:34 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Berlin and Minneapolis 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.
Minneapolis Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, polite ("Midwestern nice"), and values community and collaboration.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals here are known for being polite and collaborative. Relationship building and a friendly opening are culturally expected. Central Time is ideal for national coordination. Business is professional and steady-paced.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Berlin | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | America/Chicago |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 44.98, -93.27 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 429,000 |