Istanbul ↔ Kaohsiung
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Istanbul time).
Sync Istanbul and Kaohsiung easily. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Kaohsiung. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Istanbul 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
Working
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New York City
01:42 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization 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.
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.
Kaohsiung Business Pulse
- Culture Industrial, pragmatic, and more relaxed than Taipei. A major port and manufacturing hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Kaohsiung business is practical and trade-oriented. While hierarchy is respected, the vibe can be slightly more informal than in Taipei. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch and rest window strictly for all professional calls.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Istanbul | Kaohsiung |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | Turkey | Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 41.01, 28.98 | 22.63, 120.30 |
| Population | 15,848,000 | 2,773,000 |