TimeFlow

Reference · Last updated May 14, 2026

Best Meeting Time Guide

Use this page to avoid the most common scheduling mistakes when teams span more than one zone.

Covers

Common overlap windows across multiple regions.

Useful when

You need a realistic shared meeting slot.

Watch out

DST can change the overlap window.

Quick answer

The best meeting time is the narrow overlap that stays inside normal working hours for both sides. Start with the narrower zone and adjust from there.

Common overlap windows

US East + UK Late morning in New York and mid-afternoon in London often overlap well.
US West + UK Usually the toughest pairing; early morning on the West Coast is often required.
US East + Europe A mid-morning slot in New York often lands in afternoon Europe time.
US + Singapore Late afternoon in the US can land in morning Asia time.

Planning notes

  • Always check daylight saving time before confirming the slot.
  • Send the meeting invite in a shared zone such as UTC if the team is distributed.
  • Avoid recurring meetings that depend on a single zone's daylight saving rules if the team spans multiple regions.

FAQ

Should I use UTC for invites?

UTC is a good shared reference when a team spans multiple regions.

What changes around DST?

The overlap window can shift when one region changes clocks and another does not.

What if there is no good overlap?

Use the narrowest workable window and explain the tradeoff clearly.

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