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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -06:00 (CST) |
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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/Chicago time zone. Athens is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Athens is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Athens.
Time zone and clock changes in Athens
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Athens
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 06:13 and sets at 16:49 (local time), giving 10 h 36 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:31.
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/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Athens and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Athens.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Athens is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Athens is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Athens?
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 06:13 and sets at 16:49 (local time), giving 10 h 36 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:31.
