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Time zone overlap calculator
Working with a team in another country? Pick both time zones and working hours to see exactly when your days meet, how far apart the clocks are today, and what moving your start time would change.
- 1 min
- No account needed
- Free
- 1Pick your time zone and working hours
- 2Pick the team’s time zone and hours
- 3See the overlap and jobs that fit
Shared working hours
4 hours
From 13:00 to 17:00 your time. The team is 4 hours behind you (UTC vs UTC−4 today).
- Only you
- Only the team
- Shared
- Hours shown in your local time
Starting 2 hours later would give you 6 hours together.
Overlap between popular time zones
Shared hours when both sides work 09:00–17:00 local time, with today’s clocks (daylight saving included). Updated every few hours.
| You live in | Team is in | Time difference | Shared hours | When (your time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (London) | US Eastern (New York) | 4 h behind | 4 h | 13:00–17:00 |
| Central Europe (Berlin) | US Eastern (New York) | 5 h behind | 3 h | 14:00–17:00 |
| Portugal (Lisbon) | US Central (Chicago) | 5 h behind | 3 h | 14:00–17:00 |
| India | US Eastern (New York) | 9.5 h behind | None | — |
| India | UK (London) | 5.5 h behind | 2.5 h | 14:30–17:00 |
| Philippines (Manila) | US Pacific (Los Angeles) | 15 h behind | None | — |
| Philippines (Manila) | Australia Eastern (Sydney) | 3 h ahead | 5 h | 09:00–14:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos) | UK (London) | 1 h behind | 7 h | 10:00–17:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos) | US Eastern (New York) | 5 h behind | 3 h | 14:00–17:00 |
| Kenya (Nairobi) | Central Europe (Berlin) | 2 h behind | 6 h | 11:00–17:00 |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | US Eastern (New York) | 1 h behind | 7 h | 10:00–17:00 |
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | US Pacific (Los Angeles) | 4 h behind | 4 h | 13:00–17:00 |
| Mexico City | US Pacific (Los Angeles) | 1 h behind | 7 h | 10:00–17:00 |
| Pakistan (Karachi) | UK (London) | 5 h behind | 3 h | 14:00–17:00 |
| Poland (Warsaw) | US Eastern (New York) | 5 h behind | 3 h | 14:00–17:00 |
Why overlap matters in remote jobs
Remote teams don’t need to work the same hours, but most need a few hours together for meetings, quick questions and handovers. Many listings say it directly: “4 hours overlap with US Eastern” or “must work within UTC−5 to UTC+1”.
On Remotavia, 46% of open remote jobs state a time zone requirement in the listing. The rest either work asynchronously or leave it to the interview, so it’s worth knowing your own numbers before you apply.
How to read your result
- 4+ hours: comfortable for almost any team. Meetings and pairing fit easily.
- 2–4 hours: typical for remote roles across continents. Plan meetings in that window.
- Under 2 hours: workable for async teams. Mention how you’d handle it when you apply.
- No overlap: only suits fully asynchronous roles, unless you can shift your day.
What you’ll get
- Your hours and the team’s hours on one 24-hour timeline
- Shared hours, and what shifting your day would change
- Open remote jobs that fit your time zone
Tips for better results
Tip 1
Two to four hours is usually enough
Most remote teams need a few shared hours for meetings and quick questions, not a full day together.
Tip 2
Mention your overlap when you apply
A line like “I overlap 09:00–13:00 Eastern every day” answers a question many hiring managers have but don’t ask.
Tip 3
Check daylight saving
Clocks change on different dates around the world, so overlap can shift by an hour for a few weeks in spring and autumn.
Questions people ask
How many overlapping hours do remote jobs need?
It varies by team. Many remote roles ask for 2–4 hours of overlap; some asynchronous teams need none, and some customer-facing roles need full alignment. The job listing usually says when it matters.
Does the tool handle daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses your browser’s up-to-date time zone rules for today’s date, so the result reflects current clocks in both places.
How are the matching jobs chosen?
We show open jobs that either have no time zone requirement or list a UTC offset that matches yours, using the time zone information employers state in their listings.