Guangzhou ↔ Surat
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (Guangzhou time).
Sync Guangzhou and Surat easily. Guangzhou is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Surat. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 12:00 and 17:00 (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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:04 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:04 EST
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London
08:04 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
A 2 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Surat Business Pulse
- Culture World capital of diamond polishing. Hardworking and trade-focused.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" is late afternoon, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Surat is a 24/7 trade hub; business often happens late into the evening. Discussions are pragmatic, fast-paced, and deeply rooted in global trade and manufacturing networks.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Guangzhou | Surat |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | China | India |
| Coordinates | 23.13, 113.26 | 21.17, 72.83 |
| Population | 14,284,000 | 8,000,000 |