Ottawa ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Ottawa time).
Sync Ottawa and Zurich easily. Ottawa is 6 hours behind Zurich. 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 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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20:04 GMT+9
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New York City
06:04 EST
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London
11:04 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Syncing between Ottawa and Zurich 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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Ottawa | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Toronto | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | Canada | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 45.42, -75.70 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 994,000 | 443,000 |