Beijing ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (Beijing time).
Beijing and Shanghai are in the same timezone. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (Beijing 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
Beijing and Shanghai are perfectly synchronized in the same timezone, making real-time collaboration effortless throughout the entire workday.
Beijing Business Pulse
- Culture Hierarchical and focused on long-term strategy. Government relations often influence business timing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Ensure your communication follows hierarchical lines—always address the most senior person first. Like Shanghai, avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window and major national holidays.
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 | Beijing | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | China | China |
| Coordinates | 39.90, 116.41 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 21,766,000 | 29,210,000 |