St Louis β Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (St Louis time).
Sync St Louis and Tokyo easily. St Louis is 15 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (St Louis 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
15:37 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
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
St Louis Business Pulse
- Culture Midwestern values of friendliness and hard work. Business is professional but often involves personal connection.
- Lunch Break Typically 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Operating in Central Time (CST/CDT), St Louis is a perfect bridge for coast-to-coast US calls. Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for the most engaged responses. A friendly, personal opening is culturally expected before diving into technical or business details.
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 | St Louis | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | USA | Japan |
| Coordinates | 38.63, -90.20 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 301,578 | 37,274,000 |