There is no standard 8-to-6 overlap. Someone joins early or late.
Boston is 9.5 hours behind Mumbai, so their typical working days don't line up at all. Plan on one side joining outside normal hours. A recurring slot that trades off between early mornings and late evenings usually works best. Just remember Boston changes its clocks for daylight saving and Mumbai doesn't, so confirm the overlap whenever the seasons turn.
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