Harbin ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Harbin time).
Sync Harbin and Zurich easily. Harbin is 7 hours ahead of Zurich. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Harbin 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
15:35 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:35 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Harbin and Zurich is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Harbin | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | China | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 45.76, 126.64 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 5,500,000 | 443,000 |