Israel and Athens are on the same time right now
The gap changes to 1 hour on March 26, 2027, then to zero on March 28, 2027.
Time difference now
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The same time
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Israel
5:04:04 pm
Thursday, November 5, 2026
UTC+2 · IST
Athens
5:04:04 pm
Thursday, November 5, 2026
UTC+2 · EET
Type a time in Israel or in Athens and read it on the other clock.
Time in Athens
12:00 pm
12:00 pm in Israel is 12:00 pm in Athens, the same day. Thursday, November 5.
When it is noon in Israel, it is noon in Athens.
- Both at work
- Both awake
- One side is asleep
| Clock in Israel | Clock in Athens | A call then |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Both awakeBoth awake |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Both awakeBoth awake |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Both at workBoth at work |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Both at workBoth at work |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Both at workBoth at work |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Both at workBoth at work |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Both at workBoth at work |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Both at workBoth at work |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Both at workBoth at work |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Both at workBoth at work |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Both awakeBoth awake |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Both awakeBoth awake |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Both awakeBoth awake |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Both awakeBoth awake |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | One asleepOne side is asleep |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | One asleepOne side is asleep |
Business hours in Israel and in Athens overlap for 8 hours a day.
- Counting 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on both sides, both are at work from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Israel (9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Athens).
- Counting 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, both are awake for 14 hours a day: from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm in Israel (7:00 am to 9:00 pm in Athens).
Over the next twelve months the gap between Israel and Athens is zero on 364 days and 1 hour on 2 days.
- zero, 364 days
- 1 hour, 2 days
| From | Clock in Israel | Clock in Athens | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now | UTC+2 (IST) | UTC+2 (EET) | none |
| March 26, 2027 | UTC+3 (IDT) | UTC+2 (EET) | 1 hour |
| March 28, 2027 | UTC+3 (IDT) | UTC+3 (EEST) | none |
The next clock change comes on Friday, March 26, 2027, when clocks in Israel go forward.
Friday, March 26, 2027in 141 days
At 2:00 am, clocks in Israel go forward 1 hour, to 3:00 am. The gap changes from zero to 1 hour.
Sunday, March 28, 2027in 143 days
At 3:00 am, clocks in Athens go forward 1 hour, to 4:00 am. The gap changes from 1 hour to zero.
Sunday, October 31, 2027in 360 days
At 2:00 am, clocks in Israel go back 1 hour, to 1:00 am. The gap changes from zero to 1 hour.
Sunday, October 31, 2027in 360 days
At 4:00 am, clocks in Athens go back 1 hour, to 3:00 am. The gap changes from 1 hour to zero.
Israel and Athens are both at work 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday.
In Israel the working week runs Sunday to Thursday, with a short day on Friday, and the weekend is Friday and Saturday. In Athens it runs Monday to Friday. A call has to fall inside the days both weeks share, and the hours above show which hours of those days suit both sides.
Athens is on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.
Athens keeps Eastern European Time, UTC+2, and Eastern European Summer Time, UTC+3. It is the same clock as Israel for most of the year, except for the weekend in March when Israel moves its clocks forward first.
People ask these questions about the time in Athens and in Israel.
What is the time difference between Israel and Athens?
Israel and Athens are on the same time right now. Over the next twelve months the gap between Israel and Athens is zero on 364 days and 1 hour on 2 days.
What time is it in Athens when it is noon in Israel?
Noon in Israel is noon in Athens. Likewise, 9:00 am in Israel is 9:00 am and 6:00 pm in Israel is 6:00 pm.
What time is it in Israel when it is 9:00 am in Athens?
When it is 9:00 am in Athens, it is 9:00 am in Israel. Noon in Athens is noon in Israel, and 5:00 pm there is 5:00 pm.
Does Athens change its clocks on the same dates as Israel?
No. In Israel, clocks go forward on Friday, March 26, 2027 and back on Sunday, October 31, 2027. In Athens, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027 and back on Sunday, October 31, 2027. The gap moves on every day when only one side has changed.
What is the best time to call Athens from Israel?
Business hours overlap from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Israel (9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Athens). Outside work, both sides are awake from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm in Israel (7:00 am to 9:00 pm in Athens).
Does Athens have daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens is on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer. Its clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027 and back on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Israel has a time difference page for these places too.
The clock in Israel right now, and the rules for its daylight saving, are on the Time in Israel page.