Geneva ↔ Guangzhou
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Geneva time).
Sync Geneva and Guangzhou easily. Geneva is 7 hours behind Guangzhou. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Geneva 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
18:28 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:28 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:28 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Geneva and Guangzhou is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Geneva Business Pulse
- Culture International, diplomatic, and highly precise. Home to many global NGOs and finance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality and formal protocol are non-negotiable in this international diplomatic hub. Ensure your communication is organized, clear, and respects established hierarchies. Avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch slot.
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 | Geneva | Guangzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Switzerland | China |
| Coordinates | 46.20, 6.14 | 23.13, 113.26 |
| Population | 201,000 | 14,284,000 |