Kolkata ↔ Shenzhen
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Kolkata time).
Sync Kolkata and Shenzhen easily. Kolkata is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Shenzhen. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Kolkata time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
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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
A 2 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.
Shenzhen Business Pulse
- Culture Hardware capital of the world. "Shenzhen speed" means ultra-fast prototyping and decision making.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM for the quickest decisions. This is the fastest-paced city in China; expect your contacts to value speed and efficiency above all else. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window. Respond to follow-ups immediately to maintain momentum.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kolkata | Shenzhen |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | India | China |
| Coordinates | 22.57, 88.36 | 22.54, 114.06 |
| Population | 15,333,000 | 13,035,000 |