Ho Chi Minh City ↔ Ottawa
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Ho Chi Minh City and Ottawa easily. Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Sync Score
5.3/10
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Tokyo
17:07 GMT+9
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New York City
03:07 EST
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London
08:07 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Ho Chi Minh City Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and very hardworking.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The "Gold Window" for calls is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Vietnamese business culture is energetic and relationship-driven; deals are often sealing during meals. Small gifts or gestures of respect are common in-person, but for virtual calls, maintain a warm, polite, and enthusiastic tone.
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 | Ho Chi Minh City | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Toronto |
| Country | Vietnam | Canada |
| Coordinates | 10.82, 106.63 | 45.42, -75.70 |
| Population | 9,320,000 | 994,000 |