Washington D.C. ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Washington D.C. time).
Sync Washington D.C. and Zurich easily. Washington D.C. is 6 hours behind Zurich. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Washington D.C. 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
20:05 GMT+9
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New York City
06:05 EST
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London
11:05 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Washington D.C. and Zurich is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
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 | Washington D.C. | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/New_York | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | USA | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 38.91, -77.04 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 5,490,000 | 443,000 |