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Best Time for a US–Europe Daily Standup
US and European teams enjoy a reasonably generous overlap window. Here's how to pick a standup time that doesn't feel punishing for either side.
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Scheduling Tips
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For EST↔CET, 9–11 am ET (3–5 pm CET) is the sweet spot — early enough for the US, late enough for Europe.
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Avoid scheduling before 3 pm CET; European colleagues will already be closing down for the day.
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San Francisco teams on PST need to join at 6–8 am to match European business hours.
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The EU observes DST about 2 weeks earlier than the US — watch for that gap in spring.
Use the Color-Coded Planner to Find Your Window
The Timezone Meeting Planner shows a visual 24-hour grid where each hour is color-coded:
9 am – 6 pm local time. The ideal window for meetings. 7–9 am and 6–10 pm. Possible but not ideal. Outside working hours or weekends. Avoid unless necessary.
Share This With Your Team
Open the Timezone Planner pre-loaded, then use the Share button to copy a link - or shortlist specific slots and share those too.
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