Ottawa ↔ Rotterdam
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Ottawa time).
Sync Ottawa and Rotterdam easily. Ottawa is 6 hours behind Rotterdam. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (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
15:35 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:35 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Ottawa and Rotterdam is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Rotterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, pragmatic, and values hard work ("Rotterdam mentality"). A major global maritime hub.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals in Rotterdam are famously direct and value efficiency above all. Avoid overly complex pitches; focus on practical solutions and clear results. Respect the standard 9-5 workday strictly. Direct honesty is highly respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Ottawa | Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Toronto | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | Canada | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 45.42, -75.70 | 51.92, 4.48 |
| Population | 994,000 | 623,652 |