Kolkata ↔ Lima
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Kolkata and Lima easily. Kolkata is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Lima. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Sync Score
3.3/10
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Tokyo
15:38 GMT+9
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New York City
01:38 EST
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London
06:38 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Kolkata Business Pulse
- Culture Intellectual and heritage-focused. Business often involves longer discussions and consensus.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Avoid the 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM lunch window. Business culture is intellectual and values detailed discussion; avoid overly aggressive "hard-sell" tactics. Note that the city slows down significantly during major festivals like Durga Puja.
Lima Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but values personal rapport. Directness is appreciated but should be polite.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal time for calls is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Peruvians value personal trust and long-term relationships. Traffic in Lima is notoriously bad, so virtual meetings are often preferred. Business is professional but includes a warm, personal element.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kolkata | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | America/Lima |
| Country | India | Peru |
| Coordinates | 22.57, 88.36 | -12.05, -77.04 |
| Population | 15,333,000 | 11,200,000 |