Rotterdam β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Rotterdam time).
Sync Rotterdam and Tokyo easily. Rotterdam is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Rotterdam time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
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Tokyo
15:40 GMT+9
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New York City
01:40 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:40 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Rotterdam and Tokyo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Rotterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, pragmatic, and values hard work ("Rotterdam mentality"). A major global maritime hub.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals in Rotterdam are famously direct and value efficiency above all. Avoid overly complex pitches; focus on practical solutions and clear results. Respect the standard 9-5 workday strictly. Direct honesty is highly respected.
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 | Rotterdam | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Netherlands | Japan |
| Coordinates | 51.92, 4.48 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 623,652 | 37,274,000 |