Tokyo β Vancouver
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Tokyo time).
Sync Tokyo and Vancouver easily. Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Tokyo 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
15:35 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:35 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:35 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.
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.
Vancouver Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but influenced by the West Coast lifestyle. Values sustainability.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Vancouver is a major hub for tech and entertainment; the vibe is professional but often more relaxed than Toronto or NYC. Like Seattle, it has a strong coffee culture and values a healthy work-life balance.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Tokyo | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | America/Vancouver |
| Country | Japan | Canada |
| Coordinates | 35.68, 139.65 | 49.28, -123.12 |
| Population | 37,274,000 | 2,683,000 |