Guangzhou ↔ St Louis
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Guangzhou time).
Sync Guangzhou and St Louis easily. Guangzhou is 14 hours ahead of St Louis. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (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
15:42 GMT+9
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New York City
01:42 EST
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
St Louis Business Pulse
- Culture Midwestern values of friendliness and hard work. Business is professional but often involves personal connection.
- Lunch Break Typically 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Operating in Central Time (CST/CDT), St Louis is a perfect bridge for coast-to-coast US calls. Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for the most engaged responses. A friendly, personal opening is culturally expected before diving into technical or business details.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Guangzhou | St Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Chicago |
| Country | China | USA |
| Coordinates | 23.13, 113.26 | 38.63, -90.20 |
| Population | 14,284,000 | 301,578 |