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Time in Greece Now
What Time Is It in Greece Right Now With Seconds
Greece follows Eastern European Time (EET) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3, during the warmer months.
All parts of Greece, including Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, and Larissa, follow the same national time.
Greece Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
Standard Time: UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (EEST — UTC+3)
IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Athens
More Info: Time in Greece — Wikipedia
Location: Greece in Google Maps and Greece in Apple Maps
Major Cities in Greece & Their Time: All cities in Greece follow EET (UTC+2) and switch to EEST (UTC+3) during Daylight Saving Time.
Pros and Cons
Pros
One single time zone nationwide.
Daylight Saving Time provides longer daylight in evenings.
Easy alignment with neighboring European countries.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
Short daylight hours during winter months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Greece use?
Greece uses Eastern European Time (EET) and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) during DST.
Does Greece observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Greece observes Daylight Saving Time. They switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in the summer.
What is the IANA time zone ID for Greece?
Greece’s official IANA time zone ID is Europe/Athens.
Do all cities in Greece have the same time?
Yes, the entire country of Greece follows the same time zone.
What is the capital of Greece and its time?
The capital of Greece is Athens. It follows the same time as the rest of the country (UTC +2).
How many hours ahead is Greece from UTC?
Greece is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) during Standard Time.