I play a lot on GMT time and have to see there is quite a number of players and GM's around. Have been able to join a number of quests.
What I would suggest is find the GMT players and get to know them, it makes it easier then to party with them, which will improve your Layo experience.
Find Jacchri in game, I play most GMT evenings in the week and I will show you around and help with a couple of the quests around Hlint.
Regards Aragwen