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Current Time in Athens, Greece

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Athens in?

Athens is located in Europe. It is the 3.5 million population city in Greece.

Greece · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)

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Europe/Athens

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	3.5 million

Live Time Comparison — Athens

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📅 Public Holidays in Greece (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Greece. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 6

Epiphany

Mar 23

Clean Monday (est.)

Mar 25

Greek Independence Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 1

Labour Day

Aug 15

Assumption Day

Oct 28

Ohi Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Athens

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About Athens Time Zone (EET/EEST)

Athens, the capital of Greece, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. The birthplace of democracy and the Olympic Games, Athens is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

Key fact: Athens is 2 hours ahead of London in winter and in the same timezone as Helsinki and Kyiv.

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 Helsinki and Kyiv.

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 3.5 million 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.

What time is sunrise in Athens today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Athens are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Athens's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Athens? +

Sunset times in Athens are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Athens? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Athens Intl Eleftherios (ATH) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Athens to London, Athens to New York, Athens to Dubai, Athens to Tokyo.