PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Athens
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Athens
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+3
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Population
- 664,046
- Coordinates
- 37.98° N, 23.73° E
- Elevation
- 70 m
Athens is the capital of Greece, with a population of about 664,046. It uses the Eastern European Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Athens).
Athens observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+2 and summer time is UTC+3. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 4:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Cairo, Alexandria, Kyiv, Beirut, Bucharest, Sofia.
Because Athens lies at 37.98° N, 23.73° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 48 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 32 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:02 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 7:12 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:37 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens is in the Eastern European Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Athens. The UTC offset is UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time).
Does Athens have daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens switches between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Athens all year round.
What is the time difference between Athens and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Athens all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:02 AM and sets at about 8:50 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:37 AM and sets at about 5:08 PM (local time).