Chengdu ↔ Marseille
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Chengdu time).
Sync Chengdu and Marseille easily. Chengdu is 7 hours ahead of Marseille. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (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
15:35 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:35 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Chengdu and Marseille is challenging due to the 7 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.
Marseille Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic, relationship-heavy, and influenced by its status as a major Mediterranean port.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Business culture in Marseille is relational; spend time on introductions and building trust. Directness is appreciated, but it should be polite. Avoid the 12:30-2 PM lunch break strictly. Personal presence is highly valued.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chengdu | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/Paris |
| Country | China | France |
| Coordinates | 30.57, 104.07 | 43.30, 5.37 |
| Population | 16,500,000 | 861,635 |