Ottawa ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Ottawa time).
Sync Ottawa and Reykjavik easily. Ottawa is 5 hours behind Reykjavik. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 12:00 (Ottawa time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
A 5 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Ottawa | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Toronto | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | Canada | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 45.42, -75.70 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 994,000 | 131,136 |