Geographic position of Athens
Athens is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.9610° N, 83.3779° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,781 km (2,349 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,238 km (3,876 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,799 km (8,574 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,698 km (4,783 mi) west
Athens lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Athens
With a population of 127,315, Athens ranks as the 249th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Athens
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK / KPDK) is a regional airport located about 86 km (53 mi) from Athens.
Current local time at the airport is 07:32:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Athens
Athens uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Athens
Business hours in Athens (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Athens
Compare time in Athens with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Athens at UTC-4.
What time is it in Athens right now?
The current local time in Athens is 07:32:05 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Athens observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Athens?
Athens is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Athens?
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the nearest airport to Athens, located about 86 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:32:05.
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