Amsterdam ↔ Houston
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Amsterdam time).
Sync Amsterdam and Houston easily. Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Houston. 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 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:04 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:04 EST
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London
08:04 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Amsterdam and Houston 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.
Houston Business Pulse
- Culture Focused on energy, medical, and aerospace. Professional and direct.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Houston is a practical, results-oriented city. The Central Time Zone is ideal for North American coordination. While professional, the culture has a touch of "Southern hospitality," so a friendly opening is always appropriate.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Amsterdam | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | America/Chicago |
| Country | Netherlands | USA |
| Coordinates | 52.37, 4.90 | 29.76, -95.37 |
| Population | 1,174,000 | 6,707,000 |