Chicago β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Tokyo easily. Chicago is 15 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Chicago 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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:01 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
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 | Chicago | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | USA | Japan |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 37,274,000 |