Kaohsiung ↔ Minneapolis
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Kaohsiung time).
Sync Kaohsiung and Minneapolis easily. Kaohsiung is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Kaohsiung 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
17:05 GMT+9
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New York City
03:05 EST
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London
08:05 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
Minneapolis Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, polite ("Midwestern nice"), and values community and collaboration.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals here are known for being polite and collaborative. Relationship building and a friendly opening are culturally expected. Central Time is ideal for national coordination. Business is professional and steady-paced.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kaohsiung | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei | America/Chicago |
| Country | Taiwan | USA |
| Coordinates | 22.63, 120.30 | 44.98, -93.27 |
| Population | 2,773,000 | 429,000 |