Geographic position of Kavála
Kavála is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.9396° N, 24.4069° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,557 km (2,832 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,461 km (3,393 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,576 km (9,057 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,052 km (1,275 mi) east
Kavála 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 Kavála
With a population of 54,027, Kavála ranks as the 38th most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kavála
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA / LGKV) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Kavála.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Kavála
Kavála 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 Kavála
Business hours in Kavála (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 Kavála
Compare time in Kavála with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kavála in?
Kavála 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 Kavála at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kavála right now?
The current local time in Kavála is 20:58:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kavála observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kavála 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 Kavála?
Kavála is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kavála?
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) is the nearest airport to Kavála, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:37.
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