Patna ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Patna time).
Sync Patna and Shanghai easily. Patna is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Patna 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
15:40 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:40 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:40 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 2 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
Patna Business Pulse
- Culture Developing, relational, and values traditional business networks and personal trust.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Business in Patna is deeply relational; personal trust must be built through multiple interactions. Be patient and polite. Hierarchy is respected. Follow formal hierarchical lines and maintain a professional yet warm tone in all dealings.
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 | Patna | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | India | China |
| Coordinates | 25.59, 85.14 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 1,684,222 | 29,210,000 |