Current time in Athens
Greece
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Time zone
Europe/Athens
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
37.98, 23.73
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Athens
Athens uses Europe/Athens. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Athens
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Athens
The longest day brings about 14h 49m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 32m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Athens in?
- Athens is in the Europe/Athens time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Athens move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Athens and New York?
- Athens is 7h ahead of New York.