Chengdu ↔ Edinburgh
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Chengdu time).
Sync Chengdu and Edinburgh easily. Chengdu is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Chengdu 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
15:38 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:38 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:38 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Chengdu and Edinburgh is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Chengdu Business Pulse
- Culture Known for a better work-life balance than the coast. "Lively and relaxed".
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Chengdu business is famous for being done over local tea or spicy Sichuan food; if on a video call, keep the atmosphere warm and friendly. Personal rapport is more important here than in the high-pressure coastal cities like Shenzhen.
Edinburgh Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, historic, and relationship-driven. A major hub for finance and education.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Scottish business culture values personal rapport and integrity. Take a few minutes for polite greetings before the agenda. Edinburgh is a major financial center; expect high standards of professionalism and clear, honest communication.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chengdu | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/London |
| Country | China | UK |
| Coordinates | 30.57, 104.07 | 55.95, -3.19 |
| Population | 16,500,000 | 488,050 |