Chengdu ↔ St Louis
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Chengdu time).
Sync Chengdu and St Louis easily. Chengdu is 14 hours ahead of St Louis. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (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
🌍
Tokyo
15:38 GMT+9
Working
🌍
New York City
01:38 EST
Sleeping
🌍
London
06:38 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
St Louis Business Pulse
- Culture Midwestern values of friendliness and hard work. Business is professional but often involves personal connection.
- Lunch Break Typically 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Operating in Central Time (CST/CDT), St Louis is a perfect bridge for coast-to-coast US calls. Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for the most engaged responses. A friendly, personal opening is culturally expected before diving into technical or business details.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chengdu | St Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Chicago |
| Country | China | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.57, 104.07 | 38.63, -90.20 |
| Population | 16,500,000 | 301,578 |