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Time Zone Alignment Guide

Bridging Canadian Mountain Time with Southeast Asia

Overview:

Aligning work hours between teams in the Canadian Mountain Time Zone (covering regions like Alberta and parts of British Columbia) and countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam, the Philippines, or Indonesia, requires strategic planning. These countries are typically 13 to 15 hours ahead, depending on Daylight Saving changes. Here's how you can create an effective schedule:
 

Step 1: Calculate the Time Difference

  • First, calculate the specific time difference between the Canadian Mountain Time Zone and Southeast Asian time zones.

  • Determine the potential overlap in working hours. Keep in mind that while some overlap is beneficial for real-time collaboration, it's not always essential. Remote teams, especially in Southeast Asia, are often accustomed to adjusting their schedules to accommodate different time zones.

This time table helps visualize the working hours in both regions, highlighting the periods of overlap. It's a useful guide for planning meetings and collaborative sessions, ensuring that both teams can interact effectively despite the time difference.

Time Zone Table

Pacific Time (UTC-8)

Mountain Time

(UTC-7)

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Philippine Standard Time

(UTC+8)

08:00 AM
09:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
04:00 PM
05:00 PM

06:00 PM
07:00 PM
08:00 PM
09:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 AM
01:00 AM
02:00 AM
03:00 AM
04:00 AM
05:00 AM
06:00 AM
07:00 AM

09:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
04:00 PM
05:00 PM

06:00 PM
07:00 PM
08:00 PM
09:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 AM
01:00 AM
02:00 AM
03:00 AM
04:00 AM
05:00 AM
06:00 AM
07:00 AM
08:00 AM

11:00 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
04:00 PM
05:00 PM

06:00 PM
07:00 PM
08:00 PM
09:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 AM
01:00 AM
02:00 AM
03:00 AM
04:00 AM
05:00 AM
06:00 AM
07:00 AM
08:00 AM
09:00 AM
10:00 AM

12:00 AM
01:00 AM
02:00 AM
03:00 AM
04:00 AM
05:00 AM
06:00 AM
07:00 AM
08:00 AM
09:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
04:00 PM
05:00 PM

06:00 PM
07:00 PM
08:00 PM
09:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM

Step 2: Implement Flexible and Staggered Shifts for Effective Collaboration
  • Adjust schedules as needed to create overlap periods, particularly in the late afternoon for the Canadian team and early morning for the Southeast Asian team.

  • Emphasize flexible working hours, especially for teams spread across various Southeast Asian countries with slight time differences.

  • Utilize these overlapping hours for important direct communications, collaborative projects, and team meetings.

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Step 3: Establish Clear Communication Protocols and Work-Life Balance
  • Develop efficient communication channels and set clear expectations for all team members.

  • Ensure the commitment of those working non-standard hours is recognized and supported, maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Step 4: Regular Evaluation and Adaptation
  • Consistently review the effectiveness of the scheduling strategy.

  • Stay open to feedback and be prepared to make adjustments for continuous improvement.

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