Current local time in Iraklio, Greece
The live clock above shows the time in Iraklio. Iraklio is in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Region | Kriti |
| Population | about 134,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.33° N, 25.13° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Iraklio 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 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 7:07 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Iraklio at about 12:28 PM in mid-January, and about 1:25 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun, because Iraklio sits at 25.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Iraklio time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Iraklio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Iraklio |
|---|---|---|
| Piraiévs | 319 km (198 mi) | same time |
| Athens | 321 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Darnah, Libya | 366 km (227 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Aydin, Turkey | 371 km (231 mi) | same time |
| Tubruq, Libya | 377 km (234 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Izmir, Turkey | 390 km (242 mi) | same time |
| Manisa, Turkey | 421 km (262 mi) | same time |
| Patra | 443 km (275 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Greece
Questions people ask
What time zone is Iraklio in?
Iraklio is in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Iraklio have daylight saving time?
Iraklio 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 Iraklio when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Iraklio's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 19 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).