Time now in Greece

UTC+03:00 • Europe/Athens (EEST)

Your device clock is 194ms behind of the detected local time (Europe/Athens, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

12:17:12
Saturday, September 5, 2026, week 36

Time in Greece now

Greece has one official time zone: EEST (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Greece is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Greece?

Official time in Greece is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Greece

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Athens UTC+02:00 Athens, Attica, Thessaloníki, Central Macedonia, Piraeus, Attica

List of time zones used in Greece (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Athens UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Greece

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Greece depends on the region.

  • Athens, Attica: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Greece use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Greece observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Greece

  • 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Greece was on 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Athens): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Athens): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Greece?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Greece have?
Greece has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Greece use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Greece observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Greece time

To convert Greece time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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