Kiev β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Kiev time).
Sync Kiev and Tokyo easily. Kiev is 7 hours behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Kiev 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
15:34 GMT+9
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Kiev and Tokyo is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Kiev Business Pulse
- Culture Resilient, tech-savvy, and hardworking. Values directness and results.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech sector is extremely professional and used to working with international teams. Be direct, honest, and results-oriented. Punctuality is appreciated, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving is highly valued.
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 | Kiev | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Kiev | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Ukraine | Japan |
| Coordinates | 50.45, 30.52 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 2,884,000 | 37,274,000 |