Paris β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Paris time).
Sync Paris and Tokyo easily. Paris is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Paris time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 08
π‘ 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
13:33 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
23:33 EST
Sleeping
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London
04:33 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Paris and Tokyo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Paris Business Pulse
- Culture Values work-life balance and high-quality debate. Business lunches can be longer than in NYC or London.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM; this "sacred" lunch window is for refueling and relationship building. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are typically the most productive for reaching senior management. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.
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 | Paris | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | France | Japan |
| Coordinates | 48.86, 2.35 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 11,208,000 | 37,274,000 |