Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Fukuoka uses the JPY (¥) and Fortaleza uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — Japanese in Fukuoka, Portuguese in Fortaleza. Be careful behind the wheel: Fukuoka drives on the left, Fortaleza on the right.
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Fukuoka and Fortaleza?
Fukuoka is 12 hours behind Fortaleza. Fukuoka runs on GMT+9 and Fortaleza on GMT-3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Fukuoka from Fortaleza?
About 16,502 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 19h 55m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Fukuoka and Fortaleza use?
Fukuoka uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥); Fortaleza uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Fukuoka from Fortaleza?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +81, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Fukuoka and Fortaleza?
Fukuoka primarily speaks Japanese; Fortaleza speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Fukuoka and Fortaleza drive on the same side of the road?
No. Japan drives on the left, Brazil on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.