Current Time in Greece
Greece uses Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Greece below.
Time across Greece
1 cities trackedGreece is in a single time zone — Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| AthensCapital | --:-- | Europe/Athens · +02:00ATH |
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 |
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 | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Greece in?
Greece uses Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Greece right now?
The current time in Athens is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Greece observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Greece moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Athens).
How many time zones does Greece have?
Greece has 1 time zone (Europe/Athens).
What is Greece's UTC / GMT offset?
Greece is in Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00), and switches between UTC+02:00 in winter and UTC+03:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Greece?
Yes — the whole of Greece shares one time zone (Europe/Athens, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Greece and India?
Greece (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.