Time in Greece
It is 5:20 PM on September 11, 2026 in Athens. All of Greece runs on Europe/Athens (EEST), UTC+03:00. Daylight saving time is in force; clocks go back to UTC+02:00 on October 25, 2026.
What time is it in Greece right now?
Which time zones does Greece use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Athens | UTC+03:00 EEST · standard UTC+02:00 | Observed | Athens | 114 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 114 cities our database places in a time zone in Greece, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Athens
- Dialing code
- +30
- Local time
- UTC+03:00
Does Greece use daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens alternates between EET (UTC+02:00) and EEST (UTC+03:00). On October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time, clocks go back one hour to 3:00 AM.
When is the best time to call Greece from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Athens | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Athens today?
Major cities in Greece
16 of 114 cities
Time in Greece: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Greece?
Athens is on UTC+03:00 right now (EEST). Greece has one time zone, Europe/Athens, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Greece have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Greece, Europe/Athens, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Greece?
The next change in Athens is on October 25, 2026: at 4:00 AM local time the clock goes back one hour to 3:00 AM, and the zone moves to EET (UTC+02:00). The date and the hour come from the IANA time zone database.
What is the time difference between Greece and the United States?
Athens is 7:00 ahead of New York and 10:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Greece during US office hours?
Call Athens between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Athens?
Today the sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 7:41 PM, local time in Athens. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.