Athens ↔ Madrid
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Athens time).
Sync Athens and Madrid easily. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (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
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:01 GMT+9
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New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization 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.
Madrid Business Pulse
- Culture Values networking and personal relationships. The work day often ends later than in Northern Europe.
- Lunch Break 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call during the 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM lunch window. The best times are 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Spanish business culture is highly relational; expect to spend time on personal introductions. Note that the city significantly slows down during the month of August.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Athens | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | Greece | Spain |
| Coordinates | 37.98, 23.73 | 40.42, -3.70 |
| Population | 3,150,000 | 6,751,000 |