Athens ↔ Istanbul

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and Istanbul easily. Athens is 1 hour behind Istanbul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (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

15:36 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:36 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:36 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.

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.

Istanbul Business Pulse

Culture A bridge between East and West. Business is personal, and hospitality (tea/coffee) is a prerequisite.
Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
Pro Tip Aim for calls between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Turkish business culture is highly relational; starting with "Nasılsınız?" (How are you?) and building rapport is essential. Avoid scheduling critical calls late on Friday afternoons.