Greece — Time & Date Guide

Complete time and date reference for Greece. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.

Key Facts

Primary Timezone
Europe/Athens
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+2
Capital
Athens
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+30
Currency
EUR
Region
Europe
Country Code
GR

Current Time in Greece

The primary timezone is Europe/Athens (currently UTC+3). Greece has 2 major cities tracked below.

View Greece World Clock →
CityTimezone
AthensEurope/Athens
ThessalonikiEurope/Athens

Public Holidays in Greece — 2026

View the complete list of official public holidays in Greece for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.

Greece Holidays 2026 →

Sunrise & Sunset in Greece

Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Greece.

Greece Sunrise & Sunset →

Daylight Saving Time in Greece

Greece observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.

Greece DST 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Greece in?
Greece uses the Europe/Athens timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+2. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Greece observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Greece observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Greece?
Greece has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Greece holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens. The country's calling code is +30 and its currency is EUR.
What is the current time in Greece?
The current UTC offset in Greece is UTC+3 (Europe/Athens). Visit the world clock page for Greece to see live times for cities in the country.

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Data verified by Arjun Mehta, Geospatial Engineer · Sources: IANA Time Zone Database · Methodology

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