Sapporo ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Sapporo time).
Sync Sapporo and Shanghai easily. Sapporo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Sapporo 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
18:27 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:27 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:27 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
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.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Sapporo | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Japan | China |
| Coordinates | 43.06, 141.35 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 1,952,000 | 29,210,000 |