Busan ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Busan time).
Sync Busan and Shanghai easily. Busan is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Busan 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
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Busan Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, industrial, and more direct than Seoul. A major maritime and trade hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Professionals in Busan are known for being more direct and expressive than in Seoul. The maritime and logistics sectors are very active. Hierarchy and punctuality are still strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
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 | Busan | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Coordinates | 35.18, 129.08 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 3,411,000 | 29,210,000 |