Current local time in Patra, Greece
The live clock above shows the time in Patra. Patra is in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Region | Dytiki Ellada |
| Population | about 160,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.23° N, 21.73° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Patra 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 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:09 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 7:20 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:45 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Patra at about 12:42 PM in mid-January, and about 1:38 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because Patra sits at 21.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Patra time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Patra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Patra |
|---|---|---|
| Larissa | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Piraiévs | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Athens | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Thessaloniki | 292 km (181 mi) | same time |
| Elbasan, Albania | 351 km (218 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tirana, Albania | 381 km (237 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Lecce, Italy | 389 km (241 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Durres, Albania | 395 km (245 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Greece
Questions people ask
What time zone is Patra in?
Patra is in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Patra have daylight saving time?
Patra 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 Patra when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Patra's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 33 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).