Reykjavik ↔ Yokohama
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Reykjavik time).
Sync Reykjavik and Yokohama easily. Reykjavik is 9 hours behind Yokohama. 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:06 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:06 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:06 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Reykjavik and Yokohama 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.
Yokohama Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, industrial, and closely linked to Tokyo. Values long-term corporate stability.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. As Japan's largest port, business is practical and trade-oriented. Standard Japanese etiquette (punctuality, politeness, formal protocol) is strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Reykjavik | Yokohama |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Iceland | Japan |
| Coordinates | 64.15, -21.94 | 35.44, 139.64 |
| Population | 131,136 | 3,772,000 |