Kuwait City ↔ Ottawa
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Kuwait City time).
Sync Kuwait City and Ottawa easily. Kuwait City is 8 hours ahead of Ottawa. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City and Ottawa is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Kuwait City Business Pulse
- Culture Relational, formal, and influenced by energy and traditional business networks.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Business culture is highly relational; trust and personal referrals are essential. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. Punctuality is appreciated, but meetings often include social pleasantries. Avoid daily prayer times.
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 | Kuwait City | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait | America/Toronto |
| Country | Kuwait | Canada |
| Coordinates | 29.38, 47.98 | 45.42, -75.70 |
| Population | 3,000,000 | 994,000 |