Medellin Shanghai

Best Time to Call

These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.

Sync Medellin and Shanghai easily. Medellin is 13 hours behind Shanghai. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.

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15:39 GMT+9
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New York City

01:39 EST
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London

06:39 GMT
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Synchronization Context

Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.

Medellin Business Pulse

  • Culture Entrepreneurial, warm, and rapidly transforming into a tech hub.
  • Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. "Paisas" (Medellin locals) are known for being exceptionally friendly and polite. Personal rapport is vital; always include a warm greeting and inquiry before diving into business. Early morning meetings (8 AM) are quite common.

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 Medellin Shanghai
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Country Colombia China
Coordinates 6.24, -75.58 31.23, 121.47
Population 2,569,000 29,210,000

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