Berlin ↔ San Francisco
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and San Francisco easily. Berlin is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Berlin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:06 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:06 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Berlin and San Francisco is challenging due to the 9 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.
San Francisco Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused and casual. Values disruption, speed, and technical excellence.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Expect a casual, tech-first vibe—informal language and dress are the norm. However, technical competence and speed are non-negotiable. Many in the Bay Area work non-traditional hours, but standard business times remain the safest bet.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Berlin | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 37.77, -122.42 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 3,318,000 |