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Best Time to Call China
Business hours, cultural tips, and time converter
Quick Answer
Best time to call:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Best time to email:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
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Business Hours
Work Week
Monday–Friday
Office Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:00 – 13:00
Primary Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Times to Avoid
- Chinese New Year
- Golden Week
- Before 9am
Cultural Tips
- Guanxi (relationships) is crucial
- Hierarchy is very important
- Patience in negotiations
Good to Know
- Single timezone for entire country
- Chinese New Year is a week-long holiday
- Golden Week (October) is another major holiday