Johannesburg β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Johannesburg time).
Sync Johannesburg and Tokyo easily. Johannesburg is 7 hours behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Johannesburg time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
π‘ Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:05 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
06:05 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:05 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Johannesburg and Tokyo is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Johannesburg Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced and competitive. The economic powerhouse of Africa.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. South African business culture is direct and professional. Be aware of "Load Shedding" (scheduled power outages) which can affect your contact's availability and connectivity; it is a common professional courtesy to check on this.
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 | Johannesburg | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | South Africa | Japan |
| Coordinates | -26.20, 28.05 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 6,198,000 | 37,274,000 |