Tokyo β Washington D.C.
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Tokyo time).
Sync Tokyo and Washington D.C. easily. Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Tokyo time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
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Tokyo
20:01 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hoursπ
New York City
06:01 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:01 GMT
Working
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.
Washington D.C. Business Pulse
- Culture Highly formal, networking-heavy, and influenced by government and policy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Punctuality is non-negotiable. DC is a "Power City"; be prepared for very formal protocols and the use of professional or political titles. Networking is a 24/7 activity here, but business calls should stay within 9-6.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Tokyo | Washington D.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo | America/New_York |
| Country | Japan | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.68, 139.65 | 38.91, -77.04 |
| Population | 37,274,000 | 5,490,000 |