Sydney ↔ Tokyo

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Sydney time).

Sync Sydney and Tokyo easily. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Sydney 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

13:40 GMT+9
Working
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New York City

23:40 EST
Sleeping
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London

04:40 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.

Sydney Business Pulse

  • Culture Relatively relaxed but professional. Early starts are common to maximize daylight.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Due to the significant time difference with Europe and the US, early mornings (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) are often dedicated to international syncs. For domestic calls, late mornings are best. Be mindful that many Australians start and end their day earlier than their Northern Hemisphere counterparts.

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 Sydney Tokyo
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Tokyo
Country Australia Japan
Coordinates -33.87, 151.21 35.68, 139.65
Population 5,121,000 37,274,000

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