Current Time in Chaniá, Greece 🇬🇷
Lat/Long: 35.51° N, 24.03° E
Elevation: 24 m above sea level
Population rank: #39 of 1,870 cities in Greece by population
Region: Crete
IANA Timezone: Europe/Athens
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Greece: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Greece: EEST
Daylight Hours in Chaniá
Chaniá gets 14h 31m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 20:39.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 45m near the December solstice to 14h 33m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:16 | 06:08 | 13:23 | 17:12 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:16 | 06:07 | 13:23 | 17:12 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:16 | 06:07 | 13:23 | 17:12 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:16 | 06:07 | 13:24 | 17:12 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:16 | 06:08 | 13:24 | 17:12 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:16 | 06:08 | 13:24 | 17:13 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:16 | 06:08 | 13:24 | 17:13 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Chaniá
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:36
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How Far Is Chaniá From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,308 km | NW (317deg) |
| Moscow | 2,477 km | NNE (20deg) |
| London | 2,616 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 3,192 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,102 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,116 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,602 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 8,997 km | E (95deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Chaniá?
Chaniá next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Chaniá's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chaniá and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.5deg S, 156.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaniá
What time is it in Chaniá right now?
The current local time in Chaniá is 12:10 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Chaniá follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
What time zone is Chaniá in?
Chaniá uses the Europe/Athens IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chaniá?
Is Chaniá on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Chaniá is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Chaniá tonight?
The moon phase over Chaniá tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Chaniá?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chaniá, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.