There is no standard 8-to-6 overlap. Someone joins early or late.
Don't expect an easy slot here: Boston and Kathmandu are 10.75 hours apart, with no overlap across conventional business hours. A shared overlap of zero doesn't mean zero collaboration; it just means leaning harder on documentation and clear ownership. The difference isn't constant year-round: Boston adjusts for daylight saving while Kathmandu holds steady.
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Long-distance relationships, parents working overseas, grandkids in Auckland and grandparents in London. The work guides do not really apply. Here is a practical playbook for keeping family relationships strong across time zones. -