Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Berlin is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Berlin is when Hong Kong is also working, at 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM their time. You get roughly 4 hours of shared time, so aim for the middle of that window to keep the call comfortable for both teams. Because only Berlin changes its clocks, the overlap above isn't fixed; expect a one-hour shift when Berlin enters or leaves daylight saving.
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