Current local time in Athens, Greece
The live clock above shows the time in Athens. Athens is in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Region | Attiki |
| Population | about 2.0 million |
| Coordinates | 37.98° N, 23.73° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Athens uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:02 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 7:12 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:37 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Athens at about 12:34 PM in mid-January, and about 1:30 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because Athens sits at 23.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Athens time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Athens |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Piraiévs | 5 km (3 mi) | same time |
| Patra | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Larissa | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Izmir, Turkey | 303 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Thessaloniki | 310 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Iraklio | 321 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Manisa, Turkey | 331 km (206 mi) | same time |
| Aydin, Turkey | 361 km (225 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Greece
Questions people ask
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens is in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Athens have daylight saving time?
Athens uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Athens when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Athens's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).