Athens, Greece
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About Athens, Greece
Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the world's oldest cities, with a recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. It is the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, home to the Acropolis and the Parthenon.
Time zone details
Athens observes EET/EEST (Europe/Athens in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Greece from abroad
The international dialing code for Greece is +30. To call a phone number in Athens, dial your country's international access code, then +30, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Greece
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Greek. Many businesses and tourist areas in Athens will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Athens
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Athens, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.