Athens ↔ Budapest
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Athens time).
Sync Athens and Budapest easily. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Budapest. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Athens 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
15:39 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:39 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:39 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.
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.
Budapest Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking and creative. Values intellectual debate and personal trust.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Hungarians value intellectual competence and deep discussion. Building personal trust is a prerequisite for long-term business; spend time on introductions. The culture is professional but appreciates a creative and thoughtful approach.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Athens | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Europe/Budapest |
| Country | Greece | Hungary |
| Coordinates | 37.98, 23.73 | 47.50, 19.04 |
| Population | 3,150,000 | 1,770,000 |