Athens Guangzhou

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and Guangzhou easily. Athens is 6 hours behind Guangzhou. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (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

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20:02 GMT+9
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New York City

06:02 EST
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London

11:02 GMT
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Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Guangzhou is challenging due to the 6 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.

Guangzhou Business Pulse

  • Culture Pragmatic and trade-focused. Known for "Canton Fair" and a deep history in international commerce.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip The 12-2 PM lunch window is very important; avoid calling then. Best times are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. While Cantonese is the local language, Mandarin is the business standard for non-locals. Pragmatism and efficiency are highly valued in this major trade hub.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Guangzhou
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Country Greece China
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 23.13, 113.26
Population 3,150,000 14,284,000

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