Guangzhou β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Guangzhou time).
Sync Guangzhou and Tokyo easily. Guangzhou is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Guangzhou time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:03 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
06:03 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:03 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Guangzhou Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic and trade-focused. Known for "Canton Fair" and a deep history in international commerce.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The 12-2 PM lunch window is very important; avoid calling then. Best times are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. While Cantonese is the local language, Mandarin is the business standard for non-locals. Pragmatism and efficiency are highly valued in this major trade hub.
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 | Guangzhou | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | China | Japan |
| Coordinates | 23.13, 113.26 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 14,284,000 | 37,274,000 |