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
💡 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
18:24 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:24 EST
Sleeping
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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 |