Lyon ↔ Sapporo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Lyon time).
Sync Lyon and Sapporo easily. Lyon is 8 hours behind Sapporo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Lyon 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
17:01 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Lyon and Sapporo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Lyon Business Pulse
- Culture Traditional but innovative. Values both industrial heritage and world-class gastronomy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM; the lunch break is strictly for dining and networking. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are typically the best for reaching senior leaders. Business culture is formal and values long-term personal trust.
Sapporo Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking and resilient. Influenced by its cold climate and seasonal industries.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Business culture is professional and steady. In winter, be mindful that travel and some local operations may be affected by snow. Punctuality and standard Japanese professional protocols are highly respected here.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Lyon | Sapporo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | France | Japan |
| Coordinates | 45.76, 4.84 | 43.06, 141.35 |
| Population | 513,000 | 1,952,000 |