Nagoya ↔ Portland
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Nagoya time).
Sync Nagoya and Portland easily. Nagoya is 17 hours ahead of Portland. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Nagoya time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:39 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:39 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:39 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Nagoya Business Pulse
- Culture The heart of Japan's manufacturing (Toyota). Values precision and long-term stability.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Nagoya is the precision engineering capital; be prepared for very detailed, technical discussions. Punctuality is non-negotiable. Building a long-term, stable relationship is more important than achieving quick, one-off sales.
Portland Business Pulse
- Culture Creative, informal, and values sustainability and technical excellence.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a very casual professional environment (informal dress is the norm). Punctuality is still important, but the vibe is collaborative and egalitarian. Many in Portland value their work-life balance, so avoid late evening calls.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Nagoya | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | Japan | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.18, 136.91 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 9,600,000 | 652,000 |