Lyon ↔ Minneapolis
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Lyon time).
Sync Lyon and Minneapolis easily. Lyon is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Lyon 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
15:34 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Lyon and Minneapolis is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Lyon Business Pulse
- Culture Traditional but innovative. Values both industrial heritage and world-class gastronomy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM; the lunch break is strictly for dining and networking. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are typically the best for reaching senior leaders. Business culture is formal and values long-term personal trust.
Minneapolis Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, polite ("Midwestern nice"), and values community and collaboration.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals here are known for being polite and collaborative. Relationship building and a friendly opening are culturally expected. Central Time is ideal for national coordination. Business is professional and steady-paced.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Lyon | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Chicago |
| Country | France | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.76, 4.84 | 44.98, -93.27 |
| Population | 513,000 | 429,000 |