Offset
The time difference between Ottawa and Amsterdam is 6 hours.
Ottawa (EDT) is behind Amsterdam (CEST).
EDT: UTC-4
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Ottawa (3 PM–5 PM in Amsterdam).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Ottawa (4:00 PM Amsterdam).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Canada
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Canada DayWed, Jul 1
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
- ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
The Netherlands
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- King's DayMon, Apr 27
- Liberation DayTue, May 5
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Ottawa | Amsterdam | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Ottawa: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Amsterdam: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Ottawa and Amsterdam differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:16 AM
- Sunset
- 8:49 PM
- Day length
- 15h 33m
- Sunrise
- 5:21 AM
- Sunset
- 10:00 PM
- Day length
- 16h 39m
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- YTZ
- YYZ
- YHU
- YMX
- YUL
- YND
- YOW
- YRO
Airports in Central European Time
- AMS
- RTM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Ottawa in Amsterdam?
- 9:00 am Ottawa is 3:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 12:00 pm Ottawa in Amsterdam?
- 12:00 pm Ottawa is 6:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 12:30 pm Ottawa in Amsterdam?
- 12:30 pm Ottawa is 6:30 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 2:00 pm Ottawa in Amsterdam?
- 2:00 pm Ottawa is 8:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 5:00 pm Ottawa in Amsterdam?
- 5:00 pm Ottawa is 11:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 11:30 pm Ottawa in Amsterdam?
- 11:30 pm Ottawa is 5:30 am Amsterdam, the next day.