Shanghai ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Shanghai time).
Sync Shanghai and Zurich easily. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Zurich. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Shanghai 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
18:29 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:29 EST
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London
09:29 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Shanghai and Zurich is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
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 | Shanghai | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | China | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 31.23, 121.47 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 29,210,000 | 443,000 |