Incheon ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Incheon time).
Sync Incheon and Shanghai easily. Incheon is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Incheon 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
18:27 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:27 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:27 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.
Incheon Business Pulse
- Culture Global-looking, logistics-heavy, and closely linked to Seoul. Values speed and connectivity.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. As a major logistics and aviation hub, business is fast-paced and international. Punctuality and rapid response times ("Pali-pali") are expected. Follow formal hierarchical protocols strictly in all professional communications.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Incheon | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Coordinates | 37.46, 126.71 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 2,942,000 | 29,210,000 |