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Current Time in Athens

03:54:18 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: Europe/Athens (EEST) · Greece
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About Athens

Athens is located in Greece, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 664,046. It runs on Europe/Athens time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Athens observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryGreece
  • Population664,046
  • Latitude37.9838°
  • Longitude23.7278°
  • Time zoneEurope/Athens
  • Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Athens Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Athens's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today7:29 AM

Sunset

Today6:53 PM

Daylight

Length11h 24m

Seasons in Athens

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise06:28 AM
Sunset06:36 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise06:02 AM
Sunset08:51 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:22 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise07:37 AM
Sunset05:08 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Athens observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to EEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to EET).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
-7h
Los Angeles
-10h
Brooklyn
-7h
Chicago
-8h
Queens
-7h
Houston
-8h
Phoenix
-10h
Philadelphia
-7h
San Antonio
-8h
Manhattan
-7h

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+5h
Beijing China
+5h
Shenzhen China
+5h
Guangzhou China
+5h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
-2h
Istanbul Turkey
Same time
Lagos Nigeria
-2h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+4h
Chengdu China
+5h
Lahore Pakistan
+2h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Athens

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens, Greece uses the Europe/Athens time zone. It is currently on EEST (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Athens observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Athens observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to EET.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens today?

The sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 6:53 PM in Athens today, giving 11h 24m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Athens and New York City?

New York City is 7 hours behind Athens right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Athens?

Athens is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

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