Chicago ↔ Guangzhou
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Guangzhou easily. Chicago is 14 hours behind Guangzhou. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:01 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:01 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:01 GMT
Working
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.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Guangzhou Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic and trade-focused. Known for "Canton Fair" and a deep history in international commerce.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The 12-2 PM lunch window is very important; avoid calling then. Best times are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. While Cantonese is the local language, Mandarin is the business standard for non-locals. Pragmatism and efficiency are highly valued in this major trade hub.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Guangzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | USA | China |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 23.13, 113.26 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 14,284,000 |