GreeceCurrent time in Greece

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) · UTC+3 · Capital: Athens

22:51:02
Thursday 22 October 2026
Time zoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)Europe/Athens
UTC offsetUTC+3
Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
Official name
Ελληνική Δημοκρατία
Capital
Athens
Population
10,846,979
Currency
EUR
Language
Greek, Modern
Dialling code
+30
Internet domain
.gr
ISO codes
GR, GRC
Continent
Europe
Largest city
Athens
Cities on WorldClock
1
Number of time zones
1

About Greece

Greece, also known as the Hellenic Republic, is located in Southeastern Europe. The capital of Greece is Athens, its official language is Greek and the population is 11.3 million. Greece has been a member of the European Union since 1981. The currency used in Greece is the Euro (EUR). Greece is famously the birthplace of the Olympic Games and Aristotle, the famous philosopher. It was also in Greece that medicine was first practiced. Greece is a popular tourist destination with 16.5 foreigners visiting each year. Greece is also favorably known for its cuisine.

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Time difference from Greece

CityLocal timeDifference
London20:512 h behind
Paris21:511 h behind
Moscow22:51Same time
Istanbul22:51Same time
Dubai23:511 h ahead
New Delhi01:212:30 h ahead
Bangkok02:514 h ahead
Tokyo04:516 h ahead
Sydney06:518 h ahead
New York15:517 h behind
Los Angeles12:5110 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Greece in?

Greece uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.

How many time zones does Greece have?

Greece has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.

Does Greece observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Greece changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+2.

What time is it in Athens right now?

Athens, the capital of Greece, is on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between Greece and London?

Greece is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Greece and New York?

Greece is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call Greece?

Office hours in Greece (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 02:00–10:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Greece?

Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+3: Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Republic of Cyprus….

What is the dialling code for Greece?

The international dialling code for Greece is +30.