Berlin ↔ Philadelphia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Philadelphia easily. Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 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
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Berlin and Philadelphia is challenging due to the 6 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.
Philadelphia Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, direct, and values heritage and education.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Philadelphians are known for being direct and hardworking. The city is a major hub for healthcare, biotech, and research; technical expertise and clear, data-backed arguments are highly valued in professional discussions.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Berlin | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | America/New_York |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 39.95, -75.17 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 5,800,000 |