Minneapolis ↔ Nairobi
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Minneapolis time).
Sync Minneapolis and Nairobi easily. Minneapolis is 9 hours behind Nairobi. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Minneapolis 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
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Minneapolis and Nairobi is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Nairobi Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic and entrepreneurial. Tech hub of East Africa ("Silicon Savannah").
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech scene is very vibrant and mobile-first. Personal relationships are vital; take a few minutes for "Small Talk" before jumping into business. Be patient with potential internet stability and have a backup messaging option ready.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Minneapolis | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | USA | Kenya |
| Coordinates | 44.98, -93.27 | -1.29, 36.82 |
| Population | 429,000 | 5,414,000 |