Kolkata β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Kolkata time).
Sync Kolkata and Tokyo easily. Kolkata is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Kolkata time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
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Tokyo
17:04 GMT+9
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New York City
03:04 EST
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London
08:04 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
A 3 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
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 | Kolkata | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | India | Japan |
| Coordinates | 22.57, 88.36 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 15,333,000 | 37,274,000 |