Beijing ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Beijing time).
Sync Beijing and Reykjavik easily. Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Beijing time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 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
18:29 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:29 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:29 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Beijing and Reykjavik is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Beijing Business Pulse
- Culture Hierarchical and focused on long-term strategy. Government relations often influence business timing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Ensure your communication follows hierarchical lines—always address the most senior person first. Like Shanghai, avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch/nap window and major national holidays.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Beijing | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | China | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 39.90, 116.41 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 21,766,000 | 131,136 |