Athens observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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EET · UTC+2
Athens Time Zone: EET/EEST and UTC+2
Athens operates on EET/EEST (UTC+2), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 2 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Athens.
Athens observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Athens and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Athens, useful reference points: Athens is 2 hours ahead of London on GMT and 7 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Athens right now?
Athens follows EET/EEST (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Athens, updated every second.
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens is in EET/EEST (UTC+2). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Athens.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Athens observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Athens and London?
Athens (EET, UTC+2) is 2 hours ahead of London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?
Athens (EET, UTC+2) is 7 hours ahead of New York (during EDT, UTC−4).