Current time in Heraklion
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Time zone
Europe/Athens
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
35.34, 25.14
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Heraklion
Heraklion 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 Heraklion
| 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 Heraklion
The longest day brings about 14h 33m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 47m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Athens · 320 km
- Izmir · 386 km
- Antalya · 529 km
- Thessaloniki · 620 km
- Alexandria · 639 km
- Bursa · 639 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Heraklion in?
- Heraklion is in the Europe/Athens time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Heraklion observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Heraklion move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Heraklion and New York?
- Heraklion is 7h ahead of New York.