Athens Sofia

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (Athens time).

Athens and Sofia are in the same timezone. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 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
6/10
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Tokyo

18:24 GMT+9
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New York City

04:24 EST
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London

09:24 GMT
Working

Synchronization Context

Athens and Sofia are perfectly synchronized in the same timezone, making real-time collaboration effortless throughout the entire workday.

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.

Sofia Business Pulse

  • Culture Energetic, tech-focused, and increasingly international. A growing hub for IT and services.
  • Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
  • Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bulgarians value personal rapport; a warm but professional tone is effective. The tech sector is very globalized and efficient. Punctuality is appreciated. Be prepared for direct and honest communication once trust is established.

Quick Comparison

Feature Athens Sofia
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Sofia
Country Greece Bulgaria
Coordinates 37.98, 23.73 42.70, 23.32
Population 3,150,000 1,241,675

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