Time in Athens
Greece · Time zone Europe/Athens
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC+03:00
Europe/Athens
GR
07:29 AM
06:53 PM
December 25 — Χριστούγεννα
Local time and time zone of Athens
This page shows the local time in Athens based on the IANA time zone Europe/Athens. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Athens with other cities.
Athens observes seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC shifts by about an hour depending on the time of year.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Athens and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +7h
Suggested window: 16:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +2h
Suggested window: 11:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -1h
Suggested window: 09:00–17:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -6h
Suggested window: 09:00–12:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -8h
Suggested window: 09:00–10:00
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Athens?
The current time in Athens is calculated live from the Europe/Athens time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Athens use?
Athens (GR) uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens.
What is the time difference between Athens and UTC?
Athens is currently UTC+03:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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