Athens Sapporo

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and Sapporo easily. Athens is 7 hours behind Sapporo. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (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

15:33 GMT+9
Working
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New York City

01:33 EST
Sleeping
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London

06:33 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Sapporo 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.

Sapporo Business Pulse

  • Culture Hardworking and resilient. Influenced by its cold climate and seasonal industries.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Business culture is professional and steady. In winter, be mindful that travel and some local operations may be affected by snow. Punctuality and standard Japanese professional protocols are highly respected here.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Sapporo
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Country Greece Japan
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 43.06, 141.35
Population 3,150,000 1,952,000

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