Greece Time Zone Map

Greece time zone map

What Time Zone Is Greece In?

Greece follows Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+02:00 during the standard-time period. During daylight saving time, the country changes to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+03:00. The same official time applies throughout Greece, including Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larissa, Volos, Ioannina, and Rhodes.

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Does Greece Use Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Greece observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00), and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. Greece follows the European Union’s seasonal clock-change schedule.

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What Time Is It in Greece (Athens) Right Now?

Greece Major Cities in This Time Zone:

• Athens
• Thessaloniki
• Patras
• Heraklion
• Larissa
• Volos
• Ioannina
• Rhodes

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Time Difference Between Athens and Major Cities

City	Time Difference
Paris	1 hour behind Athens
Berlin	1 hour behind Athens
Rome	1 hour behind Athens
London	2 hours behind Athens
New York	Usually 7 hours behind Athens
Athens	Local reference time
Los Angeles	Usually 10 hours behind Athens
Madrid	1 hour behind Athens
Istanbul	Same time or 1 hour ahead of Athens
Dubai	1 or 2 hours ahead of Athens
Tokyo	6 or 7 hours ahead of Athens
Sydney	Usually 7 to 9 hours ahead of Athens
Singapore	5 or 6 hours ahead of Athens
Delhi	2 hours 30 minutes or 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Athens

Time differences may change during the year because Greece and some comparison cities observe daylight saving time on different dates, while other locations do not change their clocks.

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What Countries Share the Same Time Zone?

• Finland — EET / EEST
• Estonia — EET / EEST
• Latvia — EET / EEST
• Lithuania — EET / EEST
• Romania — EET / EEST
• Bulgaria — EET / EEST
• Cyprus — EET / EEST
• Ukraine — EET / EEST

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FAQ

What time zone does Greece use?

Greece uses Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+02:00, during standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+03:00, during daylight saving time.

Does Greece change clocks for daylight saving time?

Yes. Greece moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

Is all of Greece in the same time zone?

Yes. Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larissa, Rhodes, and all other parts of Greece use the same national time.

Is Greece in the same time zone as Finland, Romania, and Bulgaria?

Yes. Greece, Finland, Romania, and Bulgaria use EET during standard time and EEST during daylight saving time.

Is Athens in the same time zone as Helsinki, Bucharest, and Sofia?

Yes. Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, and Sofia normally have the same local time because they follow the same EET and EEST clock system.

What time is Greece compared with UTC?

Greece is two hours ahead of UTC during standard time and three hours ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.

When does daylight saving time begin and end in Greece?

Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.

What is the IANA time zone for Athens?

The IANA time zone identifier for Athens and Greece is Europe/Athens.

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