Barcelona β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Barcelona time).
Sync Barcelona and Tokyo easily. Barcelona is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Barcelona time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
π‘ Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:01 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
06:01 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:01 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Barcelona and Tokyo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Barcelona Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, creative, and highly international. Values both innovation and local Catalan culture.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Avoid calling during the 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM lunch break. Best times are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Barcelona is an international tech and design hub; the vibe is professional but creative. Relationship building is important, and a warm, engaged tone is appreciated.
Tokyo Business Pulse
- Culture Consensus-based and very formal. Respect for hierarchy and "Meishi KΕkan" (business card exchange) are central.
- Lunch Break Strictly 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The most effective window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Avoid the strictly observed 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs. Late afternoon calls (4 PM - 5:30 PM) are also acceptable, but ensure you follow formal protocols and hierarchy if multiple stakeholders are on the line.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Barcelona | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Spain | Japan |
| Coordinates | 41.39, 2.17 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 1,620,000 | 37,274,000 |