Geographic position of Pátra
Pátra is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.2462° N, 21.7351° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,258 km (2,646 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,761 km (3,580 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,276 km (8,871 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,900 km (1,181 mi) east
Pátra 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 Pátra
With a population of 168,034, Pátra ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Pátra
Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA / LGRX) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Pátra.
Current local time at the airport is 20:58:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Pátra
Pátra 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 Pátra
Business hours in Pátra (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 Pátra
Compare time in Pátra with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pátra in?
Pátra 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 Pátra at UTC+3.
What time is it in Pátra right now?
The current local time in Pátra is 20:58:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pátra observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pátra 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 Pátra?
Pátra is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pátra?
Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA) is the nearest airport to Pátra, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:58:17.
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