Time Heraklion - 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 Heraklion?
The current time in Heraklion is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Heraklion is in Greece, in the Europe/Athens time zone. Heraklion is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Heraklion 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 Heraklion.
Time zone and clock changes in Heraklion
| 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 Heraklion
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Heraklion at 07:19 and sets at 18:54 (local time), giving 11 h 34 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:06.
More about Heraklion
See the location and GPS coordinates of Heraklion, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Heraklion and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Heraklion
What time is it in Heraklion right now?
The current time in Heraklion 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 Heraklion and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Heraklion.
Does Heraklion observe daylight saving time?
Heraklion is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Heraklion is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Heraklion?
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Heraklion at 07:19 and sets at 18:54 (local time), giving 11 h 34 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:06.
