Frankfurt ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Frankfurt time).
Sync Frankfurt and Shanghai easily. Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Frankfurt 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
15:42 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:42 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Frankfurt and Shanghai is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Frankfurt Business Pulse
- Culture Finance-focused, international, and very direct.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times are 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Frankfurt is the financial heart of the Eurozone; business is fast-paced, direct, and international. Be concise, professional, and data-focused. Punctuality is non-negotiable, and responses are expected to be efficient.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Frankfurt | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Germany | China |
| Coordinates | 50.11, 8.68 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 790,000 | 29,210,000 |