Time in Greece

Current Local Time in Greece

The current local time in Athens, Greece, is 1:00 PM Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and 2 hours ahead of Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time

Greece observes Eastern European Time (EET) during the winter months and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) during the summer months. Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise and sunset times in Greece vary depending on the time of year and location. In Athens, the sun rises around 6:00 AM and sets around 8:00 PM during the summer months. During the winter months, the sun rises around 7:00 AM and sets around 5:00 PM.

Key Facts

• Greece is located in the Eastern European Time Zone (UTC+2).
• Greece observes daylight saving time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
• Sunrise and sunset times in Greece vary depending on the time of year and location.
• The largest city in Greece is Athens.
• The official language of Greece is Greek.