Current Local Time in Heraklion

Heraklion, Greece (GMT+2)

09:20:11

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅7:25 AM
🌇5:39 PM

Heraklion is located in the Europe/Athens timezone in Greece.

💵€ Euro
📞+30 281
🔌Type C, F
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneAthens
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAEurope/Athens
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No DST changes
Time stays constant

Heraklion follows Athens and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Heraklion

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Mediterranean with hot dry summers (25-30°C) and mild wet winters (10-16°C). 300+ sunny days.

🏛️Top Attractions

Knossos PalaceHeraklion Archaeological MuseumKoules FortressOld TownCretaquarium

📍About Heraklion Time Zone

Heraklion is located in the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+2). As a significant city in Greece, Heraklion serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Heraklion is 7 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Heraklion, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Heraklion does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.

Heraklion has a population of approximately 175K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Heraklion from abroad, use the country code +30 281. The primary language spoken is Greek.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Heraklion time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Heraklion conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Heraklion Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+2)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Greece (GR)
  • Coordinates: 35.34°, 25.13°
  • Calling Code: +30 281