Shanghai β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Shanghai time).
Sync Shanghai and Tokyo easily. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Shanghai 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
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
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.
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.
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 | Shanghai | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | China | Japan |
| Coordinates | 31.23, 121.47 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 29,210,000 | 37,274,000 |