Ottawa ↔ Sapporo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Ottawa time).
Sync Ottawa and Sapporo easily. Ottawa is 14 hours behind Sapporo. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (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
15:33 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:33 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:33 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
Sapporo Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking and resilient. Influenced by its cold climate and seasonal industries.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Business culture is professional and steady. In winter, be mindful that travel and some local operations may be affected by snow. Punctuality and standard Japanese professional protocols are highly respected here.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Ottawa | Sapporo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Toronto | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | Canada | Japan |
| Coordinates | 45.42, -75.70 | 43.06, 141.35 |
| Population | 994,000 | 1,952,000 |