Current time in Athens
Local time in Athens
The time in Athens is 2 hours ahead of UTC and 8 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Athens is Eastern European Time (EET). Athens is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Athens starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in Athens
| Current time | 7:25 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Eastern European Time (EET)
DST: Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Athens |
| Your time difference | 8 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+2 2 hours ahead of UTC |
Athens Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Athens uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Athens.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |