Geographic position of Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.6407° N, 22.9349° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,524 km (2,811 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,495 km (3,414 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,543 km (9,037 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,937 km (1,204 mi) east
Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki
With a population of 317,778, Thessaloníki ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Greece, out of 115 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Thessaloníki
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG / LGTS) is a major international airport serving Thessaloníki directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:59:43.
Daylight saving time changes in Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki
Business hours in Thessaloníki (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 Thessaloníki
Compare time in Thessaloníki with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Thessaloníki in?
Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki at UTC+3.
What time is it in Thessaloníki right now?
The current local time in Thessaloníki is 20:59:43 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Thessaloníki observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Thessaloníki?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is the airport serving Thessaloníki. The current local time at the airport is 20:59:43.
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