Geneva ↔ Yokohama
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Geneva time).
Sync Geneva and Yokohama easily. Geneva is 8 hours behind Yokohama. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Geneva 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
8.7/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
21:31 GMT+9
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New York City
07:31 EST
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London
12:31 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Syncing between Geneva and Yokohama is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Geneva Business Pulse
- Culture International, diplomatic, and highly precise. Home to many global NGOs and finance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality and formal protocol are non-negotiable in this international diplomatic hub. Ensure your communication is organized, clear, and respects established hierarchies. Avoid calling during the 12-1:30 PM lunch slot.
Yokohama Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, industrial, and closely linked to Tokyo. Values long-term corporate stability.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. As Japan's largest port, business is practical and trade-oriented. Standard Japanese etiquette (punctuality, politeness, formal protocol) is strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Geneva | Yokohama |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Switzerland | Japan |
| Coordinates | 46.20, 6.14 | 35.44, 139.64 |
| Population | 201,000 | 3,772,000 |