US East + Europe + Japan Meeting Time
Find the best meeting time for teams across Berlin, New York, and Tokyo. See work hour overlap and ranked time slots.
The CET-EST-JST corridor has an extreme 14-hour spread from EST to JST, making it one of the most challenging three-way scheduling problems. This combination is common in automotive, manufacturing, and tech companies with offices in Europe, the US, and Japan. There is no perfect three-way overlap — someone always compromises on hours.
Time Zone Overview
Central European Time (CET)
Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt
Eastern Time (ET)
New York, Miami, Atlanta
Japan Standard Time (JST)
Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama
Work Hours Overlap
Visual timeline showing 9 AM -- 6 PM work hours for each time zone, with overlap highlighted.
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: Tokyo times are 1 hour later.
- Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: New York times are 1 hour later, Tokyo times are 1 hour later.
Best Meeting Times
Top ranked time slots for a 1-hour meeting with 9 AM -- 6 PM work hours in each zone.
1 of 3 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for New York, Tokyo.
1 of 3 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for New York, Tokyo.
2 of 3 members within working hours. 2 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Tokyo.
2 of 3 members within working hours. 2 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Tokyo.
2 of 3 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Tokyo.
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027; Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027: Tokyo times are 1 hour later.
- Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026; Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027: New York times are 1 hour later, Tokyo times are 1 hour later.
Scheduling Tips
- Accept that someone will always be outside business hours. Rotate who compromises to distribute the burden fairly across regions.
- Designate two overlap windows: CET-EST overlap (afternoon CET / morning EST) for EU-US sync, and CET-JST overlap (morning CET / evening JST) for EU-Japan sync. Don't force three-way calls unless absolutely necessary.
- Use async-first practices: written standups, video Looms, shared docs. Reserve synchronous meetings for complex decisions that require real-time discussion.
DST Impact
UTC offsets for each period. The meeting times above shift when a row changes.
| Dates | Berlin | New York | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 | UTC+9 |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | UTC+9 |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24, 2026 | UTC+2 | UTC-4 | UTC+9 |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | UTC+9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 | UTC+9 |
| Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | UTC+9 |
| Mar 28 – Oct 30, 2027 | UTC+2 | UTC-4 | UTC+9 |
| Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 | UTC+9 |
| Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC+1 | UTC-5 | UTC+9 |
Tokyo does not use daylight saving time.
Use the interactive Meeting Planner for a specific date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any three-way work-hour overlap for New York, Berlin, and Tokyo?
What's the most practical meeting time for CET-EST-JST teams?
How do teams manage such a wide timezone spread effectively?
Does daylight saving time affect this corridor?
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