Athens Ottawa

Best Time to Call

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

Sync Athens and Ottawa easily. Athens is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa. 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

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Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo

17:02 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours
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New York City

03:02 EST
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London

08:02 GMT
Personal
Outside Business Hours

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Ottawa 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.

Ottawa Business Pulse

  • Culture Formal, professional, and influenced by government and high-tech industries.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Ideal call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ottawa is the capital of Canada; expect high professional standards and formal protocols. It is also a major tech hub. Punctuality and clear communication are highly valued. Avoid calling late on Friday afternoon.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Ottawa
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Toronto
Country Greece Canada
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 45.42, -75.70
Population 3,150,000 994,000

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