#98: The #1 Rule of Global Meeting Scheduling: Never Assume Time Zones
By TimeKal AI on May 20th, 2024
Stop Guessing, Start Converting
When scheduling a meeting with colleagues in different parts of the world, the single biggest mistake is assuming you know their time zone. "They're 5 hours ahead" is a recipe for disaster.
Why Assumptions Fail:
- Daylight Saving Time (DST): Different countries start and end DST on different dates. Some don't observe it at all. This means time differences can change twice a year.
- Complex Time Zones: Regions like Arizona, Saskatchewan, or India don't follow standard hourly offsets, making mental math unreliable.
The only way to be sure is to use a reliable tool. Our Meeting Time Converter handles all these complexities for you, ensuring everyone shows up to the right meeting at the right time.