Sapporo ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Sapporo time).
Sync Sapporo and Zurich easily. Sapporo is 8 hours ahead of Zurich. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Sapporo 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
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Sapporo and Zurich is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Sapporo | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | Japan | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 43.06, 141.35 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 1,952,000 | 443,000 |