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Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of Seattle

Best overlap: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle is 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Shenzhen.

For the smoothest call, aim inside 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle, i.e. 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Shenzhen. Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of Seattle, so common hours are scarce (about 2 hours). Lock the slot, keep it short, and follow up in writing. The date rolls over between them: Shenzhen is on the next day relative to Seattle during these hours. Seasonal note: Seattle uses daylight saving and Shenzhen doesn't, so double-check the times in your own months — they can move by an hour.

Time in Seattle/Time in Shenzhen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seattle and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Seattle and Shenzhen?
The best time to meet is between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Shenzhen.
How many hours overlap between Seattle and Shenzhen during a typical workday?
There are about 2 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Seattle and Shenzhen?
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, but Shenzhen does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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