Geneva ↔ Istanbul
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Geneva time).
Sync Geneva and Istanbul easily. Geneva is 2 hours behind Istanbul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:04 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:04 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:04 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
Istanbul Business Pulse
- Culture A bridge between East and West. Business is personal, and hospitality (tea/coffee) is a prerequisite.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for calls between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Turkish business culture is highly relational; starting with "Nasılsınız?" (How are you?) and building rapport is essential. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Geneva | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | Switzerland | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 46.20, 6.14 | 41.01, 28.98 |
| Population | 201,000 | 15,848,000 |