Helsinki β Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Helsinki time).
Sync Helsinki and Reykjavik easily. Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Helsinki 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
15:43 GMT+9
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New York City
01:43 EST
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London
06:43 GMT
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Synchronization Context
With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Helsinki Business Pulse
- Culture Extremely direct, honest, and values silence and deep focus.
- Lunch Break 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Finns are remarkably direct and honest; do not waste time with small talk. Silence in meetings is a sign of thinking and respectβdo not rush to fill it. Honesty and reliability are the most important business values.
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 | Helsinki | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | Finland | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 60.17, 24.94 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 660,000 | 131,136 |