Athens ↔ Busan
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Athens time).
Sync Athens and Busan easily. Athens is 7 hours behind Busan. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Athens 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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:01 GMT+9
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New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Athens and Busan is challenging due to the 7 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.
Busan Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, industrial, and more direct than Seoul. A major maritime and trade hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Professionals in Busan are known for being more direct and expressive than in Seoul. The maritime and logistics sectors are very active. Hierarchy and punctuality are still strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Athens | Busan |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | Greece | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37.98, 23.73 | 35.18, 129.08 |
| Population | 3,150,000 | 3,411,000 |