Kolkata ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Kolkata time).
Sync Kolkata and Reykjavik easily. Kolkata is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Reykjavik. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Kolkata 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
17:06 GMT+9
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New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Kolkata and Reykjavik is challenging due to the 5 hours 30 minutes offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Kolkata Business Pulse
- Culture Intellectual and heritage-focused. Business often involves longer discussions and consensus.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Avoid the 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM lunch window. Business culture is intellectual and values detailed discussion; avoid overly aggressive "hard-sell" tactics. Note that the city slows down significantly during major festivals like Durga Puja.
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 | Kolkata | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | India | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 22.57, 88.36 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 15,333,000 | 131,136 |