Osaka ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Osaka time).
Sync Osaka and Reykjavik easily. Osaka is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavik. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Osaka 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 Osaka and Reykjavik is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Osaka Business Pulse
- Culture Slightly more pragmatic and direct than Tokyo. Known for a entrepreneurial spirit and "Kuidaore" (eat until you drop).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Osakans are known for being slightly more informal and direct than people in Tokyo, but standard Japanese business etiquette (punctuality, politeness) still applies strictly. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Osaka | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | Japan | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 34.69, 135.50 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 19,013,000 | 131,136 |