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Scheduling a meeting between India Standard Time and Indochina Time

When scheduling a meeting between employees in the India Standard Time and Indochina Time zones, there are several factors to consider to ensure that the meeting is convenient and productive for all participants. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you should consider before scheduling across time zones:

• Convert Time Difference: As we've discussed earlier, Indochina Time is 2 ahead of India Standard Time. It's crucial to take this time difference into account when scheduling a meeting to avoid scheduling conflicts or creating meetings at odd or inappropriate hours. In my experience, accidentally scheduling a meeting a 4am is awkward.
• Overlapping Working Hours: To find a suitable time for the meeting, you’ll need to identify the overlapping working hours between the two time zones. For example, if employees in both zones work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, the overlapping hours could be between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM India Standard Time but 2 hours different to Indochina Time. Be upfront with Indochina Time employees to find the right time.
• Consideration of Local Holidays: Be mindful of local India Standard Time and Indochina Time holidays, festivals, or observances in both time zones. These events might affect employee availability or working hours. Check local calendars for both the India Standard Time and Indochina Time zones to avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Communicate Time Zone Differences: Clearly communicate the meeting time in both India Standard Time and Indochina Time to avoid confusion. Using a tool like an online meeting planner or time zone converter can help simplify the process and ensure accuracy.