Current local time in Irákleion, Greece
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Irákleion
Irákleion, Crete, Greece uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Athens), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 137,154.
| Country: | Greece |
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| State / region: | Crete |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′N / 25°09′E |
| Population: | 137,154 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Greek |
| Country calling code: | +30 |
Time zone in Irákleion
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Athens |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Irákleion is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Irákleion today
| Sunrise: | 07:31 |
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| Sunset: | 18:36 |
| Solar noon: | 13:03 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:05 – 19:01 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Irákleion
- London+2 hIrákleion is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hIrákleion is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hIrákleion is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Irákleion time
What time zone is Irákleion in?
Irákleion uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Irákleion observe daylight saving time?
Irákleion is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Irákleion and London?
Right now Irákleion is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Irákleion and New York?
Right now Irákleion is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.