Athens Austin

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and Austin easily. Athens is 8 hours ahead of Austin. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Athens 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.

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Sync Score
3.3/10
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15:38 GMT+9
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New York City

01:38 EST
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London

06:38 GMT
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Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Austin is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

Athens Business Pulse

  • Culture Sociable and relationship-heavy. Business often involves lively discussion.
  • Lunch Break 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip The best window for calls is 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Avoid calling between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM (the "siesta" or lunch period). Greeks value personal rapport and hospitality; business deals are often sealed over long meals or social gatherings. Be prepared for a warm and expressive communication style.

Austin Business Pulse

  • Culture Innovation-focused, casual, and energetic. The "Silicon Hills" values speed and creativity.
  • Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
  • Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a casual-professional vibe (lots of tech-casual wear). Technical competence and speed are highly valued. Central Time makes it easy to sync with both US coasts. Networking is a major part of the local business culture.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Austin
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Country Greece USA
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 30.27, -97.74
Population 3,150,000 961,000

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