Rotterdam ↔ Vancouver
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Rotterdam time).
Sync Rotterdam and Vancouver easily. Rotterdam is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Rotterdam 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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Tokyo
18:28 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:28 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:28 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Rotterdam and Vancouver is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Vancouver Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but influenced by the West Coast lifestyle. Values sustainability.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Vancouver is a major hub for tech and entertainment; the vibe is professional but often more relaxed than Toronto or NYC. Like Seattle, it has a strong coffee culture and values a healthy work-life balance.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Rotterdam | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam | America/Vancouver |
| Country | Netherlands | Canada |
| Coordinates | 51.92, 4.48 | 49.28, -123.12 |
| Population | 623,652 | 2,683,000 |