Best Time to Call United States

Find the optimal times to make international calls to United States from anywhere in the world. Maximize your chances of reaching contacts during business hours.

Current time in United States:3:18 PM

Current Times in United States

New York

3:18 PM
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
UTC-5

Los Angeles

12:18 PM
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
UTC-8

San Francisco

12:18 PM
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
UTC-8

Chicago

2:18 PM
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
UTC-6

Miami

3:18 PM
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
UTC-5

Boston

3:18 PM
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
UTC-5

Best Calling Times from Major Countries

From United Kingdom

Excellent Times

14:00-15:0015:00-16:0016:00-17:00

Good Times

13:00-14:0018:00-19:00

From India

Good Times

13:00-14:00

From Germany

Excellent Times

14:00-15:0015:00-16:0016:00-17:00

Good Times

13:00-14:0017:00-18:00

From Canada

Excellent Times

14:00-15:0015:00-16:0016:00-17:00

Good Times

13:00-14:0023:00-0:00

From Australia

Excellent Times

22:00-23:00

Good Times

21:00-22:0023:00-0:00

From France

Excellent Times

14:00-15:0015:00-16:0016:00-17:00

Good Times

13:00-14:0017:00-18:00

From Japan

Good Times

23:00-0:00

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International Calling Guidelines for United States

Business Hours

When calling United States for business purposes, aim for their standard business hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
  • Lunch breaks: Typically 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (varies by region)
  • Weekends: Generally not recommended for business calls

Cultural Considerations

  • Always check local holidays and observances before calling
  • Be mindful of religious practices that may affect availability
  • Consider seasonal variations in business schedules
  • Respect time zone differences when scheduling follow-up calls

Emergency and Urgent Calls

For urgent business matters, the acceptable calling window extends to:

  • Early morning: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM local time
  • Early evening: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM local time
  • Always apologize for calling outside normal hours

Tips for Successful International Calls

  1. Confirm the time zone before dialing
  2. Account for Daylight Saving Time changes
  3. Keep a world clock app handy for reference
  4. Schedule recurring calls at mutually convenient times
  5. Send calendar invites with multiple time zones listed