Reykjavik ↔ Sapporo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Reykjavik time).
Sync Reykjavik and Sapporo easily. Reykjavik is 9 hours behind Sapporo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Reykjavik 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
5.3/10
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Reykjavik and Sapporo is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Sapporo Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking and resilient. Influenced by its cold climate and seasonal industries.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Business culture is professional and steady. In winter, be mindful that travel and some local operations may be affected by snow. Punctuality and standard Japanese professional protocols are highly respected here.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Reykjavik | Sapporo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Iceland | Japan |
| Coordinates | 64.15, -21.94 | 43.06, 141.35 |
| Population | 131,136 | 1,952,000 |