What time zone does Athens use?
Athens, Greece uses Europe/Athens. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC +02:00.
Time in Athens, Greece
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC +02:00 Europe/Athens
Timezone Overview
Athens uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens and is currently on UTC +02:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Europe, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Athens lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT ATHENS
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC +02:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Athens
- WORLD REGION
- Europe
SUN & DAYLIGHT — ATHENS
- SUNRISE
- 07:31 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:50 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 11h 19m
- SOLAR NOON
- 01:11 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN GREECE
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Το Όχι (Ochi Day) | |
| Χριστούγεννα (Christmas Day) | |
| Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας (St. Stephen's Day) |
Time SyncTime format:AM/PM
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Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.