Frankfurt β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Frankfurt time).
Sync Frankfurt and Tokyo easily. Frankfurt is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Frankfurt time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:45 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:45 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:45 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Frankfurt and Tokyo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Frankfurt Business Pulse
- Culture Finance-focused, international, and very direct.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times are 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Frankfurt is the financial heart of the Eurozone; business is fast-paced, direct, and international. Be concise, professional, and data-focused. Punctuality is non-negotiable, and responses are expected to be efficient.
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 | Frankfurt | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Coordinates | 50.11, 8.68 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 790,000 | 37,274,000 |