How long does it take you to close a client at $20/hr?

I’m a software developer from India, Top Rated on Upwork, with 7 clients and around $7K in total earnings.

From my experience, the time to close a client varies a lot. One client hired me almost immediately at $20/hr, another took a few weeks, and one took a few months before finally converting.

I also have a client who interviewed me about a month ago and still says the hiring process is ongoing.

However, when I Google this, I often see claims that freelancers can expect to close a client within 2–3 days, which doesn’t really match my experience.

For other software developers, especially those from India charging around $20/hr:

1. How long does it usually take you to close a client?

2. How many proposals do you typically send before getting hired?

3. Does being Top Rated / having more reviews significantly improve this?

Is 2–3 days actually realistic, or is that too optimistic?

Would love to hear some real numbers and experiences.