Sofia ↔ Tokyo

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Sofia time).

Sync Sofia and Tokyo easily. Sofia is 7 hours behind Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Sofia 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

18:24 GMT+9

Personal

Outside Business Hours

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New York City

04:24 EST

Sleeping

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London

09:24 GMT

Working

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Sofia and Tokyo is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

Sofia Business Pulse

Culture Energetic, tech-focused, and increasingly international. A growing hub for IT and services.
Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bulgarians value personal rapport; a warm but professional tone is effective. The tech sector is very globalized and efficient. Punctuality is appreciated. Be prepared for direct and honest communication once trust is established.

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.