TimezoneTable

Canada & India

Compare working hours between Canada and India to find the best overlap for meetings and collaboration.

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Canada9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
India9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Work Culture Guide: Canada & India

Canada

Working Hours

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Canada spans six time zones. Business hours overlap well with US East Coast. French is prevalent in Quebec; bilingual courtesy is appreciated.

Lunch Break

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

30-60 minutes

Business Etiquette

  • •Polite and respectful communication is the norm
  • •Multiculturalism is celebrated—be culturally sensitive
  • •Both French and English may be used in business settings
  • •Consensus-building is valued over aggressive negotiation
  • •Work-life balance is respected; overtime is not expected

Major Holidays

  • Canada Day — July 1
  • Thanksgiving — Second Monday of October
  • Christmas-Boxing Day — December 25-26
  • Victoria Day — Monday before May 25
  • Civic Holiday — First Monday of August

Communication Style

Polite, inclusive, and relatively direct. Canadians value respect and often use qualifiers to soften statements.

Meeting Culture

Meetings are structured but friendly. Punctuality is expected. Both in-person and virtual meetings follow similar professional standards.

India

Working Hours

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

India has a single timezone (IST) despite its size. Tech companies often have flexible hours to accommodate US clients.

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

45-60 minutes, often a proper sit-down meal

Business Etiquette

  • •Hierarchical respect is important—address seniors with appropriate titles
  • •Indirect communication is common; read between the lines
  • •Building personal relationships precedes business discussions
  • •Saying "no" directly is often avoided; watch for soft declines
  • •Flexibility with time is common; schedules may shift

Major Holidays

  • Diwali — October/November (varies)
  • Holi — March (varies)
  • Republic Day — January 26
  • Independence Day — August 15
  • Eid — Varies by lunar calendar

Communication Style

Relationship-focused and context-heavy. Indians often prefer to establish rapport before diving into business matters.

Meeting Culture

Meetings may start with personal inquiries. Decisions often involve multiple stakeholders. Follow-up discussions are common before final commitments.