Question
I am traveling to Japan on business, and I need to schedule a meeting with a Japanese company. How do I politely ask “What time works best for you?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ご都合（つごう）の良（よ）い時間（じかん）はいつですか。
Go-tsugou no yoi jikan wa itsu desuka?
What time works best for you?
This phrase is useful for scheduling meetings or appointments in a polite manner. “Go-tsugou” refers to someone’s convenience or availability, while “yoi jikan” means “convenient time.” “Itsu desuka” translates to “when.” Use this expression to convey respect and consideration for the other person’s schedule, which is particularly important in Japanese business etiquette.
You can replace “jikan” with specific activities, such as “kaigi” (meeting) or “aimashou” (meeting up) to tailor the expression to different contexts.
