Brussels ↔ Ottawa
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Brussels time).
Sync Brussels and Ottawa easily. Brussels is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Brussels 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
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Brussels and Ottawa is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Brussels Business Pulse
- Culture International and bureaucratic due to EU presence. Values compromise and multilingualism.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Business here is often international; ensure you know which linguistic community (French/Dutch) your contact belongs to, or use English as the professional bridge. Expect a focus on protocol and consensus.
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 | Brussels | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels | America/Toronto |
| Country | Belgium | Canada |
| Coordinates | 50.85, 4.35 | 45.42, -75.70 |
| Population | 2,120,000 | 994,000 |