Time Athens - 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 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 Greece, in the Europe/Athens time zone. Athens is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Athens 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 Athens.
Time zone and clock changes in Athens
| 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 Athens
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 07:17 and sets at 19:15 (local time), giving 11 h 58 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:16.
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 Europe/Athens time zone.
What is the time difference between Athens and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Athens.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Athens is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Athens is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Athens?
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 07:17 and sets at 19:15 (local time), giving 11 h 58 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:16.
