Current Time in Athens
Live Athens time with automatic updates
About Athens Time
Athens follows the Europe/Athens time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Athens.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Athens's official time zone (Europe/Athens), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Athens is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Athens is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Athens:
- •Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- •Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- •Sunday: Closed
Note: Complex schedule varies by business type. August is vacation month
Athens Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Acropolis
- •Parthenon
- •Ancient Agora
- •National Gardens
- •Mount Lycabettus
💼 Major Companies
- •National Bank of Greece
- •OTE
- •Hellenic Petroleum
- •OPAP
- •Aegean Airlines
- •Alpha Bank
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Flexible - relationships over time. Mediterranean pace.
Business Etiquette:
Personal relationships crucial. Animated discussions normal. Smart casual dress. Long dinners.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
2:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST (9 AM - 6 PM Athens)
From Europe:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET (9 AM - 6 PM Athens)
From Asia:
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM JST (9 AM - 6 PM Athens)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Athens:
🎉Independence Day
National holiday with parades
Typically: March 25
🎉Ohi Day
WWII remembrance
Typically: October 28
🎉Orthodox Easter
Most important holiday
Typically: Varies (usually April/May)
🎉Assumption Day
Summer holiday
Typically: August 15
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the Athens World Clock
Our Athens world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Athens.