Current local time · Sunday
Time in Athens right now
Time difference from Athens
| City | Local time | Difference from Athens |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 5 hours ahead of Athens | |
| Beijing | 5 hours ahead of Athens | |
| Shenzhen | 5 hours ahead of Athens | |
| Guangzhou | 5 hours ahead of Athens | |
 Kinshasa | 2 hours behind Athens | |
 Istanbul | the same time as Athens | |
 Lagos | 2 hours behind Athens | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 4 hours ahead of Athens | |
| Chengdu | 5 hours ahead of Athens | |
 Lahore | 2 hours ahead of Athens | |
 Mumbai | 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Athens | |
 São Paulo | 6 hours behind Athens |
Convert Athens time
| Athens | London | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
About Athens
Athens is home to about 660,000 people and one of Greece's best-known cities. Clocks here run on UTC+2 standard time (Europe/Athens). That places Athens within Europe's span of time zones. At the height of local summer the sun is up around 6:15 AM, giving roughly 15 hours of daylight. Use the live clock above to catch Athens at the right moment before a call or a trip.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Athens in?
- Athens uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens, currently UTC+3. It observes daylight saving time.
- Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change in Athens is on October 25, 2026.