Current Time in Athens, Greece
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Athens time zone
Time Zone
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Europe/Athens
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
37.98° N, 23.73° E
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
7:27 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Athens to New York | -7 hours | |
| Athens to London | -2 hours | |
| Athens to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Athens to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Athens to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Athens. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Athens
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens is on Eastern European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Athens). It uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 4:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Athens. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 7:27 PM local time, giving 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Greece on the same time as Athens?
Yes. Greece uses a single time zone, so Athens has the same local time as the rest of the country.