Kolkata ↔ Madrid
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Kolkata time).
Sync Kolkata and Madrid easily. Kolkata is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Madrid. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Kolkata 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
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 4 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Madrid Business Pulse
- Culture Values networking and personal relationships. The work day often ends later than in Northern Europe.
- Lunch Break 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call during the 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM lunch window. The best times are 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Spanish business culture is highly relational; expect to spend time on personal introductions. Note that the city significantly slows down during the month of August.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kolkata | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | India | Spain |
| Coordinates | 22.57, 88.36 | 40.42, -3.70 |
| Population | 15,333,000 | 6,751,000 |