Current Time in Irákleion, Greece 🇬🇷
Lat/Long:
35.33° N,
25.14° E
Population: 137,154
Country:
🇬🇷
Greece
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Athens
UTC Offset:
+02:00
Timezone:
EET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Greece:
EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Greece:
EEST
Time in Irákleion — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Irákleion's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Irákleion right now?
The current local time in Irákleion, Greece is 09:59 (Saturday, June 06, 2026). Irákleion observes the Europe/Athens time zone, which is UTC+3 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Irákleion use?
Irákleion uses Europe/Athens, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Irákleion.
Does Irákleion observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Irákleion currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Athens time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Irákleion?
Right now Irákleion is at UTC+3. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Irákleion observes DST.
When does the day change in Irákleion?
Midnight in Irákleion occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Athens zone. Since Irákleion is at UTC+3, the date here is ahead of UTC by 3 hours.