Geographic position of Irákleion
Irákleion is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.3279° N, 25.1434° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,933 km (2,444 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,086 km (3,782 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,951 km (8,669 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,284 km (1,419 mi) east
Irákleion 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 Irákleion
With a population of 137,154, Irákleion ranks as the 7th most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Irákleion
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) is a major international airport serving Irákleion directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Irákleion
Irákleion 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 Irákleion
Business hours in Irákleion (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 Irákleion
Compare time in Irákleion with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Irákleion in?
Irákleion 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 Irákleion at UTC+3.
What time is it in Irákleion right now?
The current local time in Irákleion is 20:59:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Irákleion observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Irákleion 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 Irákleion?
Irákleion is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Irákleion?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is the airport serving Irákleion. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:17.
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