Amsterdam ↔ Vancouver
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Amsterdam time).
Sync Amsterdam and Vancouver easily. Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (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
15:36 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:36 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:36 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Amsterdam and Vancouver is challenging due to the 9 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.
Vancouver Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but influenced by the West Coast lifestyle. Values sustainability.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Vancouver is a major hub for tech and entertainment; the vibe is professional but often more relaxed than Toronto or NYC. Like Seattle, it has a strong coffee culture and values a healthy work-life balance.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Amsterdam | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | America/Vancouver |
| Country | Netherlands | Canada |
| Coordinates | 52.37, 4.90 | 49.28, -123.12 |
| Population | 1,174,000 | 2,683,000 |