Time Crete - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 3 h (EEST) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s + 2 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 3 h (EEST) |
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What time is it in Crete?
The current time in Crete is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Crete is in Greece, in the Europe/Athens time zone. Crete is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Crete is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Crete.
Time zone and clock changes in Crete
| Time zone | Europe/Athens |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +3:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
| Difference with London | +2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Crete
Today, October 5, 2026, the sun rises in Crete at 07:18 and sets at 18:59 (local time), giving 11 h 41 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:08.
More about Crete
See the location and GPS coordinates of Crete, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Crete and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Crete
What time is it in Crete right now?
The current time in Crete is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/Athens time zone.
What is the time difference between Crete and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Crete.
Does Crete observe daylight saving time?
Crete is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Crete is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Crete?
Today, October 5, 2026, the sun rises in Crete at 07:18 and sets at 18:59 (local time), giving 11 h 41 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:08.
