Athens ↔ Minneapolis
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Athens time).
Sync Athens and Minneapolis easily. Athens is 8 hours ahead of Minneapolis. 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
Working
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New York City
01:35 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Athens and Minneapolis 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.
Minneapolis Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, polite ("Midwestern nice"), and values community and collaboration.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals here are known for being polite and collaborative. Relationship building and a friendly opening are culturally expected. Central Time is ideal for national coordination. Business is professional and steady-paced.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Athens | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | America/Chicago |
| Country | Greece | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.98, 23.73 | 44.98, -93.27 |
| Population | 3,150,000 | 429,000 |