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What time is it in Athens right now?

10:06 PM
Thu, Jun 4
Timezone
Europe/Athens
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Coordinates
37.98, 23.73
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About the Athens timezone

The current time in Athens, Greece is 10:06 PM (UTC+3). Athens observes Europe/Athens (UTC+2).

Athens is located in Greece at 37.98°N, 23.73°E. View Athens on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Athens

Sunrise
6:03 AM
Solar noon
1:22 PM
Sunset
8:42 PM
Day length
14h 39m

On Thursday, June 4, Athens sees 14h 39m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:03 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:22 PM, and sets at 8:42 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Athens

Athens observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 4:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+3).
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 — clocks fall back at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+3 → UTC+2).

During DST, business hours in Athens shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Athens, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Athens from around the world

Time difference between Athens and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–4pm in Athens corresponds to 10am–5pm in Dubai.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Dubai1 hour behind9am–4pm (Athens) = 10am–5pm (Dubai)
Berlin1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Athens) = 9am–4pm (Berlin)
London2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Athens) = 9am–3pm (London)
Singapore5 hours behind9am–12pm (Athens) = 2pm–5pm (Singapore)
Tokyo6 hours behind9am–11am (Athens) = 3pm–5pm (Tokyo)
New York7 hours ahead4pm–5pm (Athens) = 9am–10am (New York)
Sydney7 hours behind9am–10am (Athens) = 4pm–5pm (Sydney)
Los Angeles10 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Athens

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Athens and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
IstanbulTurkey562 kmsame time
BucharestRomania743 kmsame time
AnkaraTurkey818 kmsame time
RomeItaly1,051 km1 hour behind
CairoEgypt1,121 kmsame time
BeirutLebanon1,152 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC+2

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Compare Athens with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Athens right now?
The current time in Athens, Greece can be seen at the top of this page. Athens observes the Europe/Athens timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
What timezone is Athens in?
Athens, Greece is in the Europe/Athens timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Athens?
Athens has a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Athens in 2026?
In 2026, Athens springs forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Athens in 2026?
In 2026, Athens falls back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.