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02:22:09
Sunday 25 October 2026

About Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, crowned by the Acropolis and the Parthenon. It is the country's political and economic centre, and through the nearby port of Piraeus it is the main gateway for ferries to the Greek islands.

Greece uses Eastern European Time: UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) in summer after the clocks go forward. That places Athens one hour ahead of Paris and Rome and two hours ahead of London all year. Many shops traditionally close for a few hours in the afternoon on some weekdays, so it is worth checking opening times before visiting.

Time zoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)Europe/Athens
UTC offsetUTC+3
Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
Sunrise06:43
Sunset17:34
Day length10:51
Country
Greece
Population
664,046
Currency
EUR Euro Member Countries
Language
Greek, Modern
Dialling code
+30
Internet domain
.gr
Postal code
10x xx, 11x xx, 120 xx
Continent
Europe
Capital
Athens
Coordinates
37.9838, 23.7275

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Time difference from Athens

CityLocal timeDifference
London00:222 h behind
Paris01:221 h behind
Moscow02:22Same time
Istanbul02:22Same time
Dubai03:221 h ahead
New Delhi04:522:30 h ahead
Bangkok06:224 h ahead
Tokyo08:226 h ahead
Sydney10:228 h ahead
New York19:227 h behind
Los Angeles16:2210 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens is in the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (EEST), which is UTC+3.

Does Athens observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Athens observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026

What is the time difference between Athens and UTC?

Athens is currently UTC+3.

What is the dialling code for Athens?

The international dialling code for Athens is +30.

When is the best time to call Athens from London?

Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 15:00 in London, which is 11:00 to 17:00 in Athens.