Osaka ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Osaka time).
Sync Osaka and Zurich easily. Osaka is 8 hours ahead of Zurich. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Osaka 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:03 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:03 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:03 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Osaka and Zurich is challenging due to the 8 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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Osaka | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | Japan | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 34.69, 135.50 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 19,013,000 | 443,000 |