Ottawa ↔ Rio de Janeiro
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Ottawa time).
Sync Ottawa and Rio de Janeiro easily. Ottawa is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Ottawa 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
15:45 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:45 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:45 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
Rio de Janeiro Business Pulse
- Culture Relaxed but hardworking. Creative and media industries are prominent.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call times are 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. "Cariocas" (Rio locals) value an informal and friendly start to meetings. Always spend a few minutes on social pleasantries. Avoid scheduling anything for Friday afternoon as the city begins its weekend transition early.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Ottawa | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Toronto | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | Canada | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 45.42, -75.70 | -22.91, -43.17 |
| Population | 994,000 | 13,728,000 |