Current Time in Iraklio, Greece
Iraklio is on Eastern European Standard Time – EET (UTC+2) right now. It switches to EEST (UTC+3) on 28 Mar 2027.
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· Iraklio
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Time zone of Iraklio
| Time zone | Eastern European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EET |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Athens |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer |
Time difference between Iraklio and other cities
Daylight saving time in Iraklio
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
Iraklio time FAQ
What time is it in Iraklio right now?
Iraklio is on EET (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Iraklio, updated every second.
What time zone is Iraklio in?
Iraklio is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated EET, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Athens.
Does Iraklio observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
What is the time difference between Iraklio and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Iraklio.
Other cities in Greece
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.