Berlin ↔ Osaka
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Osaka easily. Berlin is 8 hours behind Osaka. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Berlin 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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:00 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:00 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:00 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Berlin and Osaka is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Berlin Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, efficient, and values privacy. Clear separation between work and personal life.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Germans value efficiency and direct communication; do not be offended by a lack of small talk. Respect the strict 9-5 (or 8-4) work day. Calling after 6:00 PM or on weekends is considered a major intrusion into private life.
Osaka Business Pulse
- Culture Slightly more pragmatic and direct than Tokyo. Known for a entrepreneurial spirit and "Kuidaore" (eat until you drop).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Osakans are known for being slightly more informal and direct than people in Tokyo, but standard Japanese business etiquette (punctuality, politeness) still applies strictly. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Berlin | Osaka |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | 34.69, 135.50 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 19,013,000 |