Current time in Athens, Greece
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time zone
- Eastern European Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 28, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:02 AM · 5:16 PM
- IANA zone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.97° N, 23.72° E
Time difference from Athens
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Athens is 2 hours ahead | 12:19 AM |
| London | Athens is 2 hours ahead | 12:19 AM |
| New York | Athens is 7 hours ahead | 7:19 PM |
| Los Angeles | Athens is 10 hours ahead | 4:19 PM |
| Dubai | Athens is 2 hours behind | 4:19 AM |
| Manila | Athens is 6 hours behind | 8:19 AM |
| Tokyo | Athens is 7 hours behind | 9:19 AM |
| Sydney | Athens is 9 hours behind | 11:19 AM |
Athens time zone: questions
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens, Greece uses Eastern European Standard Time, which is UTC+2 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Athens.
Does Athens use daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Athens and UTC?
Athens is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Athens at 7:02 AM and sets at 5:16 PM, giving 10 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Athens?
Most offices in Athens open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Athens
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
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Other places on UTC+2 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:19 AM
- New York 7:19 PM
- Tokyo 9:19 AM
- Los Angeles 4:19 PM
- Paris 1:19 AM
- Dubai 4:19 AM
- Manila 8:19 AM
- Sydney 11:19 AM
- Chicago 6:19 PM
- Seoul 9:19 AM
- Toronto 7:19 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:19 PM
- Beijing 8:19 AM
- Berlin 1:19 AM
- San Francisco 4:19 PM
- Shanghai 8:19 AM
- Bangkok 7:19 AM
- Delhi 5:49 AM
- Moscow 3:19 AM
- Mumbai 5:49 AM
- Rome 1:19 AM
- Amsterdam 1:19 AM
- Istanbul 3:19 AM
- Las Vegas 4:19 PM