Current Time in Piraeus
About Piraeus
Piraeus is located in Greece, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 163,688. It runs on Europe/Athens time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Piraeus observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryGreece
- Population163,688
- Latitude37.9420°
- Longitude23.6462°
- Time zoneEurope/Athens
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Piraeus Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Piraeus's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Piraeus
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Piraeus 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Piraeus
What time zone is Piraeus in?
Piraeus, 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 Piraeus observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Piraeus 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 Piraeus today?
The sun rises at 7:30 AM and sets at 6:54 PM in Piraeus today, giving 11h 24m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Piraeus and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Piraeus right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Piraeus?
Piraeus is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.