How Do I Set Up a Competition for Teams in Different Time Zones?
Last updated: November 9, 2026
A Competition only counts data dated inside its time frame, so a short Competition can shut out people working in other regions. Continue below to learn how to make Competitions accessible for distributed teams.
Required permissions:
The Competitions: All Access or Competitions: Create Challenges permission is required to create a Challenge.
Base the Start Time on Your Westernmost Competitors
Select the time zone of your westernmost competitors from the Time Zone drop-down menu. For a team in Sydney and Los Angeles, choose US/Pacific.
Choose the Start Date and Start Time for when that westernmost group begins work.
Run the Competition for at Least a Week
Standard 9 AM to 5 PM working hours rarely overlap across the globe on the same day. A week-long Competition gives every region time to contribute.
Choose Metrics Every Region Can Earn
Some organizations track the same activity in separate regional metrics, like "APAC - Closed Won $" and "EMEA - Closed Won $." Pick metrics that every competitor contributes to, or compete on Activity Score or Objective Score, which work even when regions track data differently.