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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 โ€“ 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM

Best time to email:

9:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM JST

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Business Hours

Work Week

Mondayโ€“Friday

Office Hours

9:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM

Lunch Break

12:00 โ€“ 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

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