Amsterdam ↔ Ottawa
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Amsterdam time).
Sync Amsterdam and Ottawa easily. Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:26 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:26 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:26 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Amsterdam and Ottawa is challenging due to the 6 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.
Ottawa Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, professional, and influenced by government and high-tech industries.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ottawa is the capital of Canada; expect high professional standards and formal protocols. It is also a major tech hub. Punctuality and clear communication are highly valued. Avoid calling late on Friday afternoon.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Amsterdam | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | America/Toronto |
| Country | Netherlands | Canada |
| Coordinates | 52.37, 4.90 | 45.42, -75.70 |
| Population | 1,174,000 | 994,000 |