Johannesburg ↔ Ottawa
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Johannesburg time).
Sync Johannesburg and Ottawa easily. Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Johannesburg 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
15:43 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:43 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:43 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Johannesburg and Ottawa is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Johannesburg Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced and competitive. The economic powerhouse of Africa.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. South African business culture is direct and professional. Be aware of "Load Shedding" (scheduled power outages) which can affect your contact's availability and connectivity; it is a common professional courtesy to check on this.
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 | Johannesburg | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Toronto |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Coordinates | -26.20, 28.05 | 45.42, -75.70 |
| Population | 6,198,000 | 994,000 |