Singapore ↔ Tokyo

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Singapore time).

Sync Singapore and Tokyo easily. Singapore is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Singapore time).

Upcoming Time Change

  • New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 08

πŸ’‘ 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

13:35 GMT+9
Working
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New York City

23:35 EST
Sleeping
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London

04:35 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.

Singapore Business Pulse

  • Culture Efficiency-driven and highly professional. A major global hub for finance and tech.
  • Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
  • Pro Tip Aim for 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for maximum focus. Late afternoon (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) is the ideal time to synchronize if you are calling from Europe or the Middle East. Singaporeans are highly punctual and expect the same from their international partners.

Tokyo Business Pulse

  • Culture Consensus-based and very formal. Respect for hierarchy and "Meishi Kōkan" (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 Singapore Tokyo
Timezone Asia/Singapore Asia/Tokyo
Country Singapore Japan
Coordinates 1.35, 103.82 35.68, 139.65
Population 6,037,000 37,274,000

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