Guangzhou ↔ Marseille
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Guangzhou time).
Sync Guangzhou and Marseille easily. Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of Marseille. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (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
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Guangzhou and Marseille is challenging due to the 7 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.
Marseille Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic, relationship-heavy, and influenced by its status as a major Mediterranean port.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Business culture in Marseille is relational; spend time on introductions and building trust. Directness is appreciated, but it should be polite. Avoid the 12:30-2 PM lunch break strictly. Personal presence is highly valued.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Guangzhou | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/Paris |
| Country | China | France |
| Coordinates | 23.13, 113.26 | 43.30, 5.37 |
| Population | 14,284,000 | 861,635 |