Athens — time and weather
Athens is a city in Greece, in the Europe/Athens time zone. This page shows the current local time in Athens and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
Local time
09:34:03
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+3
Weather now
28°C · Clear sky — Feels like 27°, Humidity 33%, Wind 14 km/h
About the time in Athens
Local time in Athens is based on the Europe/Athens time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 643,452 people
Country languagesGreek
Currencyeuro (€, EUR)
Greece is a country in southern Europe with an ancient history, many islands, warm seas and a Mediterranean cuisine.
More about the country: Greece →What to see in Athens
Sights and historical places
- the Acropolis and the Parthenon
- the ancient Agora
- the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- the Plaka district
Museums
- the Acropolis Museum
- the National Archaeological Museum
Where to spend time
- Lycabettus Hill viewpoint
- the National Garden
- the Plaka and Monastiraki districts
Local cuisine
Greek cuisine — souvlaki, moussaka and seafood; tavernas in the Plaka district.