Krakow ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Krakow time).
Sync Krakow and Shanghai easily. Krakow is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Krakow 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
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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
Syncing between Krakow and Shanghai is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Krakow Business Pulse
- Culture Academic, tech-savvy, and professional. A major hub for global service centers and IT.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window for calls is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Krakow has a very international and professional tech scene. Use professional titles initially until invited to use first names. Punctuality is highly valued. Clear, logical, and data-driven discussions are standard in this intellectual hub.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Krakow | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Poland | China |
| Coordinates | 50.06, 19.95 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 779,115 | 29,210,000 |