Greece uses the Europe/Athens time zone, abbreviated EET/EEST, which is UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer). It observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Greece uses Eastern European Time, one hour ahead of Central European Time (Paris, Rome and Berlin). Use this page to check the exact current local time in Greece, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: Europe/Athens (Europe)

Estimated population: 10,242,908 people.

Local fact: Greece uses Eastern European Time, one hour ahead of Central European Time (Paris, Rome and Berlin).

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Greece

What time is it in Greece right now?

The exact time in Greece, Europe, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the Europe/Athens time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Greece use?

Greece (Europe) uses the Europe/Athens time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer). This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between Greece and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the Europe/Athens zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Greece.

Does Greece observe daylight saving time?

Observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. This page calculates the time with the Europe/Athens zone, so it always shows the current local time in Greece, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Greece with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Greece. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Greece in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.