Guangzhou ↔ Seoul
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Guangzhou time).
Sync Guangzhou and Seoul easily. Guangzhou is 1 hour behind Seoul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Guangzhou 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
18:29 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:29 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:29 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
Seoul Business Pulse
- Culture Extremely hardworking and hierarchical. "Pali-pali" (hurry-hurry) culture drives rapid growth.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. South Koreans value speed ("Pali-pali") and expect rapid responses. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour strictly. Ensure you follow hierarchical protocols if senior leaders are present, and never arrive (digitally or in-person) late for a call.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Guangzhou | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 23.13, 113.26 | 37.57, 126.98 |
| Population | 14,284,000 | 9,988,000 |