Harbin ↔ Istanbul
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Harbin time).
Sync Harbin and Istanbul easily. Harbin is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Harbin 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
17:03 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:03 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:03 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
A 5 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Harbin Business Pulse
- Culture Resilient and hardworking. Influenced by its cold climate and trade history.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Due to the extreme climate, business can be very focused on efficiency. In winter, be mindful that travel and some operations may be slightly slower. Business culture is hardworking and values reliability.
Istanbul Business Pulse
- Culture A bridge between East and West. Business is personal, and hospitality (tea/coffee) is a prerequisite.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for calls between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Turkish business culture is highly relational; starting with "Nasılsınız?" (How are you?) and building rapport is essential. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Harbin | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 45.76, 126.64 | 41.01, 28.98 |
| Population | 5,500,000 | 15,848,000 |