Lyon β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Lyon time).
Sync Lyon and Tokyo easily. Lyon is 8 hours behind Tokyo. 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
π‘ 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 Hoursπ
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 Tokyo 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.
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 | Lyon | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | France | Japan |
| Coordinates | 45.76, 4.84 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 513,000 | 37,274,000 |