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Seattle is 16 hours behind Shenzhen

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

Schedule calls for 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Shenzhen — your colleagues in Seattle will be online from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Since Seattle is 16 hours behind Shenzhen, the overlap is narrow (about 2 hours); a single, well-protected slot beats hunting for time each week. Heads up on dates: Seattle will show the previous day relative to Shenzhen when you meet. Remember that Seattle shifts for daylight saving and Shenzhen doesn't, so recalculate the overlap after each clock change.

Time in Shenzhen/Time in Seattle

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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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