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Time zone overlap calculator

Before you apply to a remote job in another time zone, see how many working hours you would share with the team each day, and when they fall for each of you.

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Your working day
The company’s working day

Overlap can shift by an hour when clocks change for daylight saving time.

How much overlap do you need?

1–2 hours

Async-first teams

Enough for a daily check-in. Most work happens in writing, so clear communication matters more than shared hours.

3–4 hours

Most remote teams

The usual ask when a listing says “must overlap with Eastern Time”. Room for meetings and quick questions.

5+ hours

Real-time roles

Support, sales and pair-programming roles often need most of the day in common with the team.

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Every listing shows where you can work from. Ask in the interview whether the hours are fixed or flexible.

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