Nairobi ↔ Yokohama
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Nairobi time).
Sync Nairobi and Yokohama easily. Nairobi is 6 hours behind Yokohama. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Nairobi 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
15:41 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:41 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:41 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Nairobi and Yokohama is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Nairobi Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic and entrepreneurial. Tech hub of East Africa ("Silicon Savannah").
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech scene is very vibrant and mobile-first. Personal relationships are vital; take a few minutes for "Small Talk" before jumping into business. Be patient with potential internet stability and have a backup messaging option ready.
Yokohama Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, industrial, and closely linked to Tokyo. Values long-term corporate stability.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. As Japan's largest port, business is practical and trade-oriented. Standard Japanese etiquette (punctuality, politeness, formal protocol) is strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Nairobi | Yokohama |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Kenya | Japan |
| Coordinates | -1.29, 36.82 | 35.44, 139.64 |
| Population | 5,414,000 | 3,772,000 |