Athens Manila

Best Time to Call

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

Sync Athens and Manila easily. Athens is 6 hours behind Manila. 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

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Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score
5.3/10
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Tokyo

17:02 GMT+9
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New York City

03:02 EST
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London

08:02 GMT
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Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Manila 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.

Manila Business Pulse

  • Culture Highly service-oriented and Westernized in professional settings. Very hospitable and polite.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Standard business hours calls are best between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Filipinos are exceptionally polite and values "Pakikisama" (harmony); avoid overly blunt or confrontational language. Be aware that typhoon season can frequently disrupt schedules and connectivity.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Manila
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Manila
Country Greece Philippines
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 14.60, 120.98
Population 3,150,000 14,667,000

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