Athens ↔ Colombo

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and Colombo easily. Athens is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 14:00 (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

A 3 hours 30 minutes gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.

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.

Colombo Business Pulse

Culture Professional and hierarchical. Values personal rapport and education.
Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Pro Tip Best call window is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Sri Lankans value education and professional titles. Business culture is relational; spend time on polite introductions. Punctuality is appreciated. Be aware of potential power disruptions and have a backup communication plan like WhatsApp.