Krakow β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Krakow time).
Sync Krakow and Tokyo easily. Krakow is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Krakow 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
18:28 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
04:28 EST
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London
09:28 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Krakow and Tokyo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Krakow Business Pulse
- Culture Academic, tech-savvy, and professional. A major hub for global service centers and IT.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window for calls is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Krakow has a very international and professional tech scene. Use professional titles initially until invited to use first names. Punctuality is highly valued. Clear, logical, and data-driven discussions are standard in this intellectual hub.
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 | Krakow | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Poland | Japan |
| Coordinates | 50.06, 19.95 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 779,115 | 37,274,000 |