Amsterdam ↔ Chicago
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Amsterdam time).
Sync Amsterdam and Chicago easily. Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Amsterdam time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:33 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:33 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:33 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Amsterdam and Chicago is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Amsterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Egalitarian, direct, and values work-life balance. Hierarchy is minimized.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. The Dutch are famously direct; be prepared for honest, blunt feedback. They value efficiency and a pragmatic approach. Respect the 9-5 work day; unless it's an emergency, do not call after hours as work-life balance is strictly protected.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Amsterdam | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | America/Chicago |
| Country | Netherlands | USA |
| Coordinates | 52.37, 4.90 | 41.88, -87.63 |
| Population | 1,174,000 | 8,939,000 |