Singapore β 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
π‘ 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 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 | 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 |