Timezones in Greece 
Greece Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Greece from anywhere in the world. Greece follows a single official timezone: EEST (Eastern European Summer Time, UTC+03:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Greece
Eastern European Summer Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
07:18:22 PM
Greece Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Greece, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Athens | EEST | Eastern European Summer Time | UTC+03:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 8 Cities in Greece
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens Attica, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 664,046 |
| 2 | Thessaloníki Central Macedonia, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 317,778 |
| 3 | Pátra West Greece, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 168,034 |
| 4 | Piraeus Attica, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 163,688 |
| 5 | Lárisa Thessaly, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 146,926 |
| 6 | Peristéri Attica, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 139,981 |
| 7 | Irákleion Crete, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 137,154 |
| 8 | Kallithéa Attica, Greece | 07:18:22 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Europe/Athens | 100,641 |