Title: Available Time Slots for Meetings in India
Introduction
Coordinating meetings across India requires careful consideration of time zones, holidays, and local work schedules. Below is a guide to help teams and stakeholders in India and international partners align effectively.
1. Key Time Zones in India
India operates in UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time, IST), but major cities may have slight variations:
Mumbai (UTC+5:30)
New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
Chennai (UTC+5:30)
Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
Bengaluru (UTC+5:30)
Note: India does not observe daylight saving time.
2. Popular Meeting Time Slots
Based on overlapping working hours (IST) for most Indian cities and global teams:
Early Morning (IST): 6:00–9:00 AM ( ideal for teams in Europe/US West Coast)
Mid-Morning: 10:00–12:00 PM (IST) ( aligns with US East Coast and Southeast Asia)
Late Afternoon: 2:00–4:00 PM (IST) ( suits teams in the US and Europe)
Evening: 6:00–8:00 PM (IST) ( convenient for teams in Japan/Korea)
Example:
For a US team (UTC-5/UTC-4 during DST):
10:00 AM IST = 5:00 PM ET (EST, no DST) / 6:00 PM EDT (DST).
2:00 PM IST = 9:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM EDT.
3. Indian Public Holidays to Avoid
Key festivals and holidays when most offices are closed:
January: Republic Day (26th)
March/April: Good Friday, Easter
May: Labor Day (1st), Ramzan (varies)
August: Independence Day (15th)
October: Diwali (varies)
November: Constitution Day (26th)
December: Christmas (25th)
Pro Tip: Use tools like Time and Date to track holidays.
4. Recommended Tools for Scheduling
Calendly (integrated with Google Calendar/Outlook) to automate time slots.
Doodle for poll-based scheduling across time zones.
World Time Buddy to visualize overlapping working hours.
5. Tips for Smooth Coordination
Confirm Time Zones: Always clarify if teams are in IST or other regions (e.g., Srinagar: UTC+6:30).
Pre-Meeting Briefs: Share agendas in advance to respect limited working hours (India has shorter lunch breaks).
Avoid Peak Hours: Mid-morning slots (10:00–12:00 IST) are ideal for high engagement.
Use Local Tools: Many Indians prefer WhatsApp Business or Microsoft Teams for updates.
Example Schedule for a 2-Week Period:
| Date | Available Slots (IST) |
|------------|------------------------|
| Week 1 | 10:00–12:00, 2:00–4:00 |
| Week 2 | 6:00–9:00, 10:00–12:00 |
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