Geographic position of Chalkída
Chalkída is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.4635° N, 23.6028° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,282 km (2,661 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,737 km (3,565 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,301 km (8,886 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,057 km (1,278 mi) east
Chalkída 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 Chalkída
With a population of 59,125, Chalkída ranks as the 32nd most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chalkída
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH / LGAV) is a major international airport located about 66 km (41 mi) from Chalkída.
Current local time at the airport is 20:57:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Chalkída
Chalkída 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 Chalkída
Business hours in Chalkída (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 Chalkída
Compare time in Chalkída with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chalkída in?
Chalkída 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 Chalkída at UTC+3.
What time is it in Chalkída right now?
The current local time in Chalkída is 20:57:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chalkída observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chalkída 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 Chalkída?
Chalkída is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chalkída?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the nearest airport to Chalkída, located about 66 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:57:59.
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