Shenzhen ↔ Washington D.C.
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Shenzhen and Washington D.C. easily. Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:27 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:27 EST
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London
09:27 GMT
Working
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.
Shenzhen Business Pulse
- Culture Hardware capital of the world. "Shenzhen speed" means ultra-fast prototyping and decision making.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM for the quickest decisions. This is the fastest-paced city in China; expect your contacts to value speed and efficiency above all else. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window. Respond to follow-ups immediately to maintain momentum.
Washington D.C. Business Pulse
- Culture Highly formal, networking-heavy, and influenced by government and policy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Punctuality is non-negotiable. DC is a "Power City"; be prepared for very formal protocols and the use of professional or political titles. Networking is a 24/7 activity here, but business calls should stay within 9-6.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Shenzhen | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/New_York |
| Country | China | USA |
| Coordinates | 22.54, 114.06 | 38.91, -77.04 |
| Population | 13,035,000 | 5,490,000 |