Athens Houston

Best Time to Call

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

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

15:35 GMT+9
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New York City

01:35 EST
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London

06:35 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Houston 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.

Houston Business Pulse

  • Culture Focused on energy, medical, and aerospace. Professional and direct.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Houston is a practical, results-oriented city. The Central Time Zone is ideal for North American coordination. While professional, the culture has a touch of "Southern hospitality," so a friendly opening is always appropriate.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Houston
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Country Greece USA
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 29.76, -95.37
Population 3,150,000 6,707,000

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