There is no standard 8-to-6 overlap. Someone joins early or late.
Bali and Ottawa sit on opposite ends of the clock — a 13-hour gap leaves no common business hours to work with. Lean on recorded updates, shared docs, and clear handoffs so the 13-hour gap doesn't stall progress between meetings. The difference isn't constant year-round: Ottawa adjusts for daylight saving while Bali holds steady.
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