London Shenzhen

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (London time).

Sync London and Shenzhen easily. London is 8 hours behind Shenzhen. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (London 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
6/10
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Tokyo

20:05 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours
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New York City

06:05 EST
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London

11:05 GMT
Working

Synchronization Context

Syncing between London and Shenzhen is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

London Business Pulse

  • Culture London business culture is generally formal but collaborative. "Flexi-Fridays" are common in the summer.
  • Lunch Break Typically 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Avoid calling after 4:30 PM on Fridays as many offices wind down early for the weekend. Mid-week (Tuesday to Thursday) between 10 AM and 4 PM is the "Golden Window" for reaching decision-makers. Always start with a brief polite inquiry about their day before diving into business.

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 London Shenzhen
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Country UK China
Coordinates 51.51, -0.13 22.54, 114.06
Population 9,648,000 13,035,000

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