Reykjavik ↔ Rotterdam
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Reykjavik time).
Sync Reykjavik and Rotterdam easily. Reykjavik is 1 hour behind Rotterdam. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Reykjavik time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:42 GMT+9
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New York City
01:42 EST
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
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 | Reykjavik | Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | Iceland | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 64.15, -21.94 | 51.92, 4.48 |
| Population | 131,136 | 623,652 |