What time is it in Athens?
Athens is in the Europe/Athens timezone (UTC+3). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 06:21 local time.
Scheduling a call with someone in Athens? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Athens is UTC+3, so the difference to you depends on where you are.
About the time in Athens
Athens keeps the Europe/Athens timezone, UTC+3 right now. It observes daylight saving time, so the offset shifts between winter (UTC+2) and summer (UTC+3), the live clock above always uses the correct one. That makes Athens 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Working-hours overlap with major hubs
If you work 9–5 in Athens, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:
- New York, 1 h overlap
- London, 6 h overlap
- Singapore, 3 h overlap
Today the sun rises around 06:21 and sets around 20:41 in Athens. The days are currently getting about 2 minutes shorter each day. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous. Sun times and golden hour in Athens →
It is currently week 30. The next clock change in Athens lands on 25 October 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Most offices in Athens run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC+3. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.
FAQ
Which timezone is Athens in?
Athens uses Europe/Athens, which is UTC+3.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
The Europe/Athens zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.