Offset
The time difference between Athens and London is 2 hours.
Athens (EEST) is ahead of London (BST).
EEST: UTC+3
BST: UTC+1
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Athens (9 AM–3 PM in London).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Athens (12:00 PM London).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Greece
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Clean MondayMon, Feb 23
- AnnunciationWed, Mar 25
- Independence DayWed, Mar 25
- Good FridayFri, Apr 10
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 12
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 13
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- PentecostSun, May 31
- Whit MondayMon, Jun 1
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- Ochi DayWed, Oct 28
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
United Kingdom
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Early May Bank HolidayMon, May 4
- Spring Bank HolidayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Athens | London | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Athens and London observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:03 AM
- Sunset
- 8:47 PM
- Day length
- 14h 43m
- Sunrise
- 4:46 AM
- Sunset
- 9:15 PM
- Day length
- 16h 30m
Daylight overlap: 14h 1m — 6:46 AM–8:47 PM in Athens (4:46 AM–6:47 PM in London). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern European Time
- ATH
Airports in Greenwich Mean Time
- LCY
- LGW
- LHR
- LTN
- STN
- BHX
- EMA
- GLA
- PIK
- LBA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Athens in London?
- 9:00 am Athens is 7:00 am London.
- What is 12:00 pm Athens in London?
- 12:00 pm Athens is 10:00 am London.
- What is 12:30 pm Athens in London?
- 12:30 pm Athens is 10:30 am London.
- What is 2:00 pm Athens in London?
- 2:00 pm Athens is 12:00 pm London.
- What is 5:00 pm Athens in London?
- 5:00 pm Athens is 3:00 pm London.
- What is 11:30 pm Athens in London?
- 11:30 pm Athens is 9:30 pm London.