Geographic position of Athens
Athens is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.9838° N, 23.7278° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,228 km (2,627 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,790 km (3,598 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,247 km (8,853 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,082 km (1,294 mi) east
Athens lies in the temperate 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 664,046, Athens ranks as the 1st most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH / LGAV) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Athens.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Athens
Athens uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Athens. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Athens
Business hours in Athens (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens follows the Europe/Athens time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Athens at UTC+3.
What time is it in Athens right now?
The current local time in Athens is 20:58:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 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+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Athens?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the nearest airport to Athens, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:16.
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