Guangzhou ↔ London
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Guangzhou time).
Sync Guangzhou and London easily. Guangzhou is 8 hours ahead of London. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Guangzhou 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
15:44 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:44 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:44 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Guangzhou and London is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
London Business Pulse
- Culture London business culture is generally formal but collaborative. "Flexi-Fridays" are common in the summer.
- Lunch Break Typically 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Avoid calling after 4:30 PM on Fridays as many offices wind down early for the weekend. Mid-week (Tuesday to Thursday) between 10 AM and 4 PM is the "Golden Window" for reaching decision-makers. Always start with a brief polite inquiry about their day before diving into business.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Guangzhou | London |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/London |
| Country | China | UK |
| Coordinates | 23.13, 113.26 | 51.51, -0.13 |
| Population | 14,284,000 | 9,648,000 |