Chicago ↔ Muscat
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Muscat easily. Chicago is 10 hours behind Muscat. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:03 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:03 EST
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London
08:03 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization 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.
Muscat Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, polite, and relationship-driven. Business is personal and steady.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Omanis are known for being exceptionally polite and professional. Relationship building is a critical first step. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. Avoid calling during daily prayer times and during the mid-day heat break.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Muscat |
| Country | USA | Oman |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 23.59, 58.41 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 1,560,000 |