Current Time in Athens, Greece
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Ελλάδα
Dialling: +30
City Details
Athens
Αθήνα
Lat: 37.9838° N
Long: 23.7275° E
Population: 664,000
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
GMT+3
Public Holidays in Greece
Good Friday
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Easter Sunday
Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Easter Monday
Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
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Sunrise & Sunset in Athens Today
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Overview
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, with 664,000 residents in the city proper and 3.64 million in the Greater Athens urban area as of 2025. It is one of the world's oldest cities, with a recorded history spanning 3,400 years, and the cradle of Western civilisation — democracy, philosophy, drama and the Olympic Games were all developed here. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Administrative Region
Attica (Attiki)
GR-I
Local Currency
€
Metadata
- Web Domain.gr
- ISO CodeGR-I
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Archaeological evidence confirms continuous habitation of the Athens basin since at least 3000 BCE. Greek mythology attributes the city's founding to the goddess Athena winning a contest with Poseidon for the city's patronage. The Mycenaean palace on the Acropolis dates to around 1400 BCE. Athens emerged as the dominant city-state of ancient Greece by the 5th century BCE and under Pericles (461–429 BCE) built the Parthenon and became the intellectual capital of the ancient world.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •The Acropolis and the Parthenon (UNESCO)
- •Acropolis Museum — world-class classical antiquities
- •Ancient Agora of Athens
- •National Archaeological Museum — largest collection of ancient Greek artefacts
- •Monastiraki flea market and Plaka neighbourhood
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Athens Metro is modern, clean and covers the main tourist circuit with bilingual signs. Buy the €30 Acropolis combo ticket online — it covers the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, Kerameikos and several other sites and is valid for five days. Visit the Acropolis in the first hour after opening (8am) before the heat and crowds. The Monastiraki flea market on Sunday mornings is chaotic and excellent. Eat dinner no earlier than 9pm to eat with Athenians rather than tourists.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built in the Attica Basin, a triangular plain surrounded on three sides by mountains — the Parnitha Range (1,413m) to the north, Hymettus (1,026m) to the east and Aigaleo (468m) to the west — and open to the Saronic Gulf to the south. The Acropolis rock (156m) rises abruptly from the flat basin floor and has been the city's focal point for 3,400 years. The Kifissos and Ilisos rivers (now largely culverted) cross the plain.
Climate Stats
Mediterranean (Köppen Csa)
Avg Summer
28°C
Avg Winter
9°C
Annual Rainfall
395 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Athens
What timezone is Athens in?↓
Athens is in the Europe/Athens time zone (Europe/Athens), currently UTCGMT+3.
Does Greece observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Greece observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Athens go forward in March and back in October, switching between Athens and Athens.
What is Athens?↓
Athens stands for Europe/Athens. It is UTCGMT+3 and is the standard time used in Greece.
How many hours ahead is Athens compared to London?↓
Athens is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?↓
Athens is 8 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Athens?↓
The time displayed for Athens is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+3 mean for Athens?↓
UTCGMT+3 means Athens is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Athens?↓
Standard business hours in Athens are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Athens (UTCGMT+3). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Greece national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Athens and London?↓
Athens is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.