Working Across Time Zones from Network School: US, EU, and India

Network School is in Malaysia, which operates on Malaysia Standard Time (MYT), equivalent to GMT+8. This is the same time zone as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Perth. Understanding how this maps to your team's working hours is essential for planning your daily schedule. The overlap windows vary significantly depending on whether your colleagues are in North America, Europe, or India. Many NS members find that the time zone actually improves their productivity by creating natural boundaries between deep work and meeting time.

The time difference to US time zones is significant. US Eastern Time is 13 hours behind (or 11 hours ahead if you think of it as the next day), and US Pacific Time is 16 hours behind. In practical terms, a 9 AM meeting in New York is 10 PM in Malaysia, and a 9 AM meeting in San Francisco is 1 AM. Most NS members working with US teams shift their schedules to take calls in the late evening, between 8 PM and midnight local time. Morning hours become protected deep work time with no interruptions, which many find highly productive.

Europe is six to eight hours behind Malaysia depending on the country and daylight saving time. A 9 AM meeting in London is 5 PM in Malaysia, and a 9 AM meeting in Berlin is 4 PM. This is one of the more manageable overlaps since you can work a normal Malaysian morning on your own projects and then spend the afternoon in meetings. The overlap window with Central European Time from roughly 3 PM to 7 PM Malaysian time gives you a solid four-hour window for synchronous collaboration.

India Standard Time is 2.5 hours behind Malaysia. A 9 AM meeting in Mumbai is 11:30 AM in Malaysia. This is the easiest overlap of the major tech hubs, with nearly a full working day of synchronous availability. Many India-based companies have teams that collaborate seamlessly with NS members. The 2.5-hour gap is small enough that you can attend morning standup meetings in India time without significantly adjusting your schedule.

The NS daily structure actually complements remote work across time zones well. Morning Burn workouts and breakfast fill the early hours, giving you a healthy start before diving into deep work. Lunch provides a natural midday break. Afternoon and evening hours are then available for calls depending on your team's location. You can apply at ns.com and join a community of remote workers who have optimized their schedules around these same time zone challenges, sharing tips and strategies during onboarding.