Harbin ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Harbin time).
Sync Harbin and Reykjavik easily. Harbin is 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Harbin 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
17:04 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:04 EST
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London
08:04 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Harbin and Reykjavik is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Harbin Business Pulse
- Culture Resilient and hardworking. Influenced by its cold climate and trade history.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Due to the extreme climate, business can be very focused on efficiency. In winter, be mindful that travel and some operations may be slightly slower. Business culture is hardworking and values reliability.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Harbin | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | China | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 45.76, 126.64 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 5,500,000 | 131,136 |