San Francisco ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (San Francisco time).
Sync San Francisco and Zurich easily. San Francisco is 9 hours behind Zurich. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (San Francisco 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
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:06 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:06 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:06 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between San Francisco and Zurich is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
San Francisco Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused and casual. Values disruption, speed, and technical excellence.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Expect a casual, tech-first vibe—informal language and dress are the norm. However, technical competence and speed are non-negotiable. Many in the Bay Area work non-traditional hours, but standard business times remain the safest bet.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | San Francisco | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | USA | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 37.77, -122.42 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 3,318,000 | 443,000 |