Current Time in Irákleion, Greece 🇬🇷
Lat/Long: 35.33° N, 25.14° E
Elevation: 60 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 1,870 cities in Greece by population
Region: Crete
IANA Timezone: Europe/Athens
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
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
The time now in Irákleion, Greece is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Irákleion currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Irákleion sits in the Europe/Athens time zone, UTC+02:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 60 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 2392 km away. Irákleion ranks among the biggest cities in Greece, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Irákleion at 07:26 and sets at 18:42, giving 11h 16m of daylight today.
Irákleion Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Irákleion
Irákleion gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Irákleion is at 07:26 and sunset in Irákleion is at 18:42.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 46m near the December solstice to 14h 32m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:59 | 07:26 | 13:05 | 16:16 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:59 | 07:26 | 13:04 | 16:15 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:00 | 07:27 | 13:04 | 16:14 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:01 | 07:28 | 13:04 | 16:13 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:02 | 07:29 | 13:04 | 16:12 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:03 | 07:30 | 13:04 | 16:11 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:03 | 07:31 | 13:03 | 16:10 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Irákleion
Sunrise
in Irákleion
↑
7:26 AM
Sunset
in Irákleion
↓
6:42 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Irákleion
7:00 AM
Dusk
in Irákleion
7:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Irákleion
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:23
Distances & Clock Changes in Irákleion
How Far Is Irákleion From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,392 km | NW (316deg) |
| Moscow | 2,462 km | NNE (19deg) |
| London | 2,696 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 3,090 km | ESE (103deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,000 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,207 km | NW (309deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,513 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Singapore | 8,895 km | E (95deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Irákleion?
Irákleion next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Irákleion's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Irákleion and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.3deg S, 154.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irákleion
What time is it in Irákleion right now?
The current local time in Irákleion is 04:15 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Irákleion follows the Europe/Athens time zone.
What time zone is Irákleion in?
Irákleion uses the Europe/Athens IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Irákleion?
Is Irákleion on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Irákleion has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Irákleion today?
Irákleion sees sunrise at 07:26 and sunset at 18:42 today, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Irákleion tonight?
Over Irákleion tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 26.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Irákleion?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Irákleion, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.