Current local time in Kos, Greece
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Kos
Kos, South Aegean, Greece uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Athens), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 19,244.
| Country: | Greece |
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| State / region: | South Aegean |
| Coordinates: | 36°54′N / 27°17′E |
| Population: | 19,244 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Greek |
| Country calling code: | +30 |
Time zone in Kos
| 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
Kos 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 Kos today
| Sunrise: | 07:24 |
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| Sunset: | 18:25 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 11h 00m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 18:52 |
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 Kos
- London+2 hKos is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hKos is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hKos is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kos time
What time zone is Kos in?
Kos uses the IANA time zone Europe/Athens (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Kos observe daylight saving time?
Kos 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 Kos and London?
Right now Kos 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 Kos and New York?
Right now Kos 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.