Brisbane ↔ Rotterdam
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Brisbane time).
Sync Brisbane and Rotterdam easily. Brisbane is 9 hours ahead of Rotterdam. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Rotterdam is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Brisbane Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, relaxed, and influenced by the tropical climate and growth in tech/services.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Brisbane has a slightly more relaxed vibe than Sydney, but it is highly professional. Relationship building is appreciated. Be mindful of the early end to the work day, especially on Fridays. Maintain a friendly and collaborative tone.
Rotterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, pragmatic, and values hard work ("Rotterdam mentality"). A major global maritime hub.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals in Rotterdam are famously direct and value efficiency above all. Avoid overly complex pitches; focus on practical solutions and clear results. Respect the standard 9-5 workday strictly. Direct honesty is highly respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Brisbane | Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | Australia | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | -27.47, 153.03 | 51.92, 4.48 |
| Population | 2,280,000 | 623,652 |