Reykjavik ↔ Shanghai

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Reykjavik time).

Sync Reykjavik and Shanghai easily. Reykjavik is 8 hours behind Shanghai. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Reykjavik 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

15:44 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:44 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:44 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Reykjavik and Shanghai is challenging due to the 8 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.

Shanghai Business Pulse

Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.