Athens ↔ Chicago

Best Time to Call

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

Sync Athens and Chicago easily. Athens is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. 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.

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

Syncing between Athens and Chicago 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.

Chicago Business Pulse

Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.