Geneva ↔ San Francisco
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Geneva time).
Sync Geneva and San Francisco easily. Geneva is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Geneva 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
15:43 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:43 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:43 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Geneva and San Francisco is challenging due to the 9 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.
San Francisco Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused and casual. Values disruption, speed, and technical excellence.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Expect a casual, tech-first vibe—informal language and dress are the norm. However, technical competence and speed are non-negotiable. Many in the Bay Area work non-traditional hours, but standard business times remain the safest bet.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Geneva | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | Switzerland | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.20, 6.14 | 37.77, -122.42 |
| Population | 201,000 | 3,318,000 |