Athens ↔ Kaohsiung
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Athens time).
Sync Athens and Kaohsiung easily. Athens is 6 hours behind Kaohsiung. 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 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
15:38 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:38 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:38 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Athens and Kaohsiung 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.
Kaohsiung Business Pulse
- Culture Industrial, pragmatic, and more relaxed than Taipei. A major port and manufacturing hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Kaohsiung business is practical and trade-oriented. While hierarchy is respected, the vibe can be slightly more informal than in Taipei. Avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch and rest window strictly for all professional calls.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Athens | Kaohsiung |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | Greece | Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 37.98, 23.73 | 22.63, 120.30 |
| Population | 3,150,000 | 2,773,000 |