Current Time in Greece
Greece uses Eastern European Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Greece time zone
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
--:--UTC+3- Daylight saving
- In effect (EEST)
- Cities
- Athens, Thessaloniki
IANA time zone: Europe/Athens.
Major cities in Greece
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Greece to New York | -7 hours | |
| Greece to London | -2 hours | |
| Greece to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Greece to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Greece to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Greece: FAQs
What time zone is Greece in?
Greece uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2), switching to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) for daylight saving time.
Does Greece observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Eastern European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Greece and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Greece. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Athens, the capital?
Athens is on Eastern European Time, currently EEST (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Athens page.