Current Time in Athens
Greece · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)
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Europe/Athens
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EET/EEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+2:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Athens |
| Country |  Greece |
| Population | 664 thousand |
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About Athens Time Zone (EET/EEST)
Athens, the capital of Greece and birthplace of democracy, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Athens is one of the world's oldest cities with a recorded history spanning 3,400 years.
Key fact: Athens is 2 hours ahead of London in winter and in the same timezone as Bucharest and Helsinki (winter).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Athens with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Athens Time
What time is it in Athens right now? +
The current time in Athens, Greece is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Athens is in the EET/EEST timezone (UTC+2:00 in winter, UTC+3:00 in summer).
What timezone is Athens in? +
Athens is in the EET/EEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Athens. The UTC offset is +2:00 in winter and +3:00 in summer.Does Athens observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Athens observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +2:00; in summer it is +3:00.
What is the UTC offset for Athens? +
Athens's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 in winter and UTC+3:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Athens and London? +
Athens (EET/EEST) is UTC+2:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Athens is 2 hours ahead of London in winter and in the same timezone as Bucharest and Helsinki (winter).
How do I convert Athens time to UTC? +
To convert Athens time to UTC, subtract UTC+2:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Athens and the UTC offset is UTC+2:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Athens in? +
Athens is located in Europe. It is the 664 thousand population city in Greece.
What is the IANA timezone name for Athens? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Athens is
Europe/Athens. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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