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Best Time to Call Japan
Business hours, cultural tips, and time converter
Quick Answer
Best time to call:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Best time to email:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM JST
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Business Hours
Work Week
Monday–Friday
Office Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:00 – 13:00
Primary Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Times to Avoid
- Golden Week
- Obon
- New Year period
Cultural Tips
- Hierarchy is very important
- Exchange business cards with both hands
- Decision-making is consensus-based (slower)
Good to Know
- Work hours often extend beyond 6pm
- Golden Week (late April/early May) is a major holiday
- Obon (mid-August) is another holiday period