Athens New York City

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and New York City easily. Athens is 7 hours ahead of New York City. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo

18:30 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours
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New York City

04:30 EST
Sleeping
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London

09:30 GMT
Working

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and New York City is challenging due to the 7 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.

New York City Business Pulse

  • Culture Fast-paced and direct. Punctuality is highly valued, and meetings often get straight to business.
  • Lunch Break Often "on-the-go" between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
  • Pro Tip Mornings (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) are best for high-energy discussions. After 4:00 PM EST, most professionals are wrapping up or in "commute mode," making it a poor time for complex topics. Keep your pitch concise—New Yorkers value their time and appreciate directness over lengthy pleasantries.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens New York City
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Country Greece USA
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 40.71, -74.01
Population 3,150,000 18,937,000

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