Greece · Europe/Athens
Athens, Greece is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Athens's time against major cities around the world, and check Greece's public holidays.
Athens vs the World
Current time difference between Athens, Greece and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:23 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:23 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:23 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:53 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:23 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:23 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:23 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Athens (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Athens, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Athens | 5:00 PM in Athens |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Greece
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Πρωτοχρονιά | public |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany | Θεοφάνεια | public |
| Mar 18 | Clean Monday | Καθαρά Δευτέρα | public |
| Mar 25 | Independence Day | Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά | public |
| May 3 | Good Friday | Μεγάλη Παρασκευή | public |
| May 6 | Easter Monday | Δευτέρα του Πάσχα | public |
| Jun 24 | Holy Spirit Monday | Αγίου Πνεύματος | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου | public |
| Oct 28 | Ohi Day | Επέτειος του Όχι | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Χριστούγεννα | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens, Greece is in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+02:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Athens right now?
The current local time in Athens is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Athens's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Athens moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Athens's UTC / GMT offset?
Athens is in Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00), switching to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Athens and India?
Athens (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?
Athens (UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Athens's airport code?
Athens's main airport is ATH — the IATA code many people use when searching for Athens time.