Time zone
EET / EEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Athens.
Current local time
Current Time in Athens
Find the current time in Athens, Greece, with its UTC offset, time zone abbreviation, and daylight saving dates on Eastern European Time.
09:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Eastern European Summer Time — UTC+3
Athens time zone at a glance
The key facts for Athens, Greece, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Athens
Athens uses Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of the Central European Time found in Rome, Paris, and Berlin. During the warmer months the Greek capital switches to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3, between late March and late October. This eastern position means visitors arriving from Western Europe typically set their watches forward an hour on landing. Athens shares its offset with Bucharest, Helsinki, and other Eastern European capitals.
Athens changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer)). The live clock above reads Athens's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Athens time
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens uses Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2, and switches to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3, in summer.
Is Athens ahead of Rome and Paris?
Yes. Athens is one hour ahead of Rome and Paris, since Greece uses Eastern European Time while they use Central European Time.
When does daylight saving time start in Athens?
Greece moves clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, following the EU schedule.
Current time in other cities
Compare Athens with other major world clocks.
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