Geographic position of Chaniá
Chaniá is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.5112° N, 24.0292° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,953 km (2,456 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,066 km (3,769 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,972 km (8,682 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,177 km (1,353 mi) east
Chaniá 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 Chaniá
With a population of 53,910, Chaniá ranks as the 39th most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Chaniá
Chania International Airport (CHQ / LGSA) is a major international airport serving Chaniá directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Chaniá
Chaniá 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 Chaniá
Business hours in Chaniá (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 Chaniá
Compare time in Chaniá with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chaniá in?
Chaniá 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 Chaniá at UTC+3.
What time is it in Chaniá right now?
The current local time in Chaniá is 20:58:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chaniá observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chaniá 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 Chaniá?
Chaniá is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chaniá?
Chania International Airport (CHQ) is the airport serving Chaniá. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:00.
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