Time Athens - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in Athens?
The current time in Athens is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Athens is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Athens is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Athens is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Athens is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Athens
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Athens
Today, October 17, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 07:40 and sets at 18:46 (local time), giving 11 h 06 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:13.
More about Athens
See the location and GPS coordinates of Athens, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Athens and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Athens
What time is it in Athens right now?
The current time in Athens is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Athens and Washington, D.C.?
Athens is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Athens is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Athens is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Athens?
Today, October 17, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 07:40 and sets at 18:46 (local time), giving 11 h 06 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:13.
