Tokyo β Vienna
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Tokyo time).
Sync Tokyo and Vienna easily. Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Vienna. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Tokyo time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
π‘ 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
18:26 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
04:26 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:26 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Tokyo and Vienna is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Vienna Business Pulse
- Culture Formal and respects titles. Business is often conducted with a touch of old-world charm.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Austrian business culture is formal; use professional titles (Herr/Frau + Title) until specifically asked to do otherwise. While it may feel slower-paced than NYC, it is highly organized and values long-term stability over quick wins.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Tokyo | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | Japan | Austria |
| Coordinates | 35.68, 139.65 | 48.21, 16.37 |
| Population | 37,274,000 | 1,975,000 |