Shanghai ↔ Vancouver
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Shanghai time).
Sync Shanghai and Vancouver easily. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Shanghai 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
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
Vancouver Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but influenced by the West Coast lifestyle. Values sustainability.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Vancouver is a major hub for tech and entertainment; the vibe is professional but often more relaxed than Toronto or NYC. Like Seattle, it has a strong coffee culture and values a healthy work-life balance.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Shanghai | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Vancouver |
| Country | China | Canada |
| Coordinates | 31.23, 121.47 | 49.28, -123.12 |
| Population | 29,210,000 | 2,683,000 |