Current Local Time in Athens
Athens, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Athens follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Athens
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Athens Time Zone
Athens is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Athens serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Athens is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Athens, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Athens observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Athens has a population of approximately 125K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Athens from abroad, use the country code +1 706. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Athens time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Athens ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Athens Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 33.96°, -83.38°
- • Calling Code: +1 706