Athens
What time is it in Greece
About Athens
Athens operates at UTC+3 (EEST) through summer, falling to UTC+2 on 25 October 2026. New York is 7 hours behind all year, a fixed gap. The Athens Metro runs from 05:30; government offices around Syntagma Square open at 08:00, though private businesses often start closer to 09:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Athens, Greece now?+
Athens, Greece follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time. You can check the current time in Athens live at the top of this page.
What is Athens' time zone?+
Athens operates on the Europe/Athens time zone. It uses UTC+2 (EET) from late October to late March, and UTC+3 (EEST) during summer months when daylight saving time is in effect.
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?+
Athens is typically 7 hours ahead of New York (EDT) in summer and 7 hours ahead of EST in winter. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, the current time in Athens is 19:00 (7 PM).
What is the time difference between Athens and London?+
Athens is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT/BST). Both cities observe daylight saving time, but Athens moves one hour further, keeping the gap at 2 hours year-round.
What time is it in Athens, Georgia (United States)?+
Athens, Georgia follows Eastern Time (ET) — UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). This is different from Athens, Greece, which is in Europe and runs several hours ahead.
Does Athens, Greece observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Greece shifts clocks forward by 1 hour on the last Sunday of March (to EEST, UTC+3) and back on the last Sunday of October (to EET, UTC+2), in line with EU rules.
What is the UTC offset for Athens?+
Athens is UTC+2 during standard time (EET) and UTC+3 during daylight saving time (EEST). The offset shifts automatically twice a year alongside the rest of the European Union.