This time falls within business hours for most locations in both regions.
Schedule critical syncs for 8-9 AM EST (India team stays late)
Alternatively, 8-9 PM EST works if US team can do evening calls
Use async handoffs - India works while US sleeps and vice versa
Bangalore/Hyderabad tech companies often have flexible hours
Consider a "follow the sun" development model
United States and India typically have approximately 1.5 hours of working hours overlap. The specific overlap window is 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM IST. This may vary slightly depending on which specific cities are involved and whether Daylight Saving Time is in effect.
The best meeting time between United States and India is typically 8:30 AM EST / 7:00 PM IST. This time falls within or close to normal business hours for both regions. Use our meeting planner to find the exact optimal time for your specific cities.
For recurring meetings between United States and India, schedule during the overlap window of 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM IST. Be aware of Daylight Saving Time changes - the US, Europe, and other regions change clocks at different dates, which can temporarily affect your regular meeting time by 1 hour.
Use our meeting planner to find the perfect time for your specific cities.