Time in Patras, Greece
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
When Patras changes its clocks
Patras is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Patras keeps Eastern European Standard Time at UTC+02:00 for most of the year, and moves to Eastern European Summer Time at UTC+03:00 during its summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Next change
25 October 2026 — clocks move back by 1 hour, from UTC+03:00 to UTC+02:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 29 March 2026 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 25 October 2026 — back to UTC+02:00
- 28 March 2027 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 31 October 2027 — back to UTC+02:00
- 26 March 2028 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 29 October 2028 — back to UTC+02:00
When the gap to Patras changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Patras:
New York (United States)
- From 25 October 2026: Patras is 6 hours ahead of New York
- From 1 November 2026: Patras is 7 hours ahead of New York
- From 14 March 2027: Patras is 6 hours ahead of New York
- From 28 March 2027: Patras is 7 hours ahead of New York
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- From 25 October 2026: Patras is 2 hours behind Dubai
- From 28 March 2027: Patras is 1 hour behind Dubai
Singapore (Singapore)
- From 25 October 2026: Patras is 6 hours behind Singapore
- From 28 March 2027: Patras is 5 hours behind Singapore
Daylight and the sun over Patras
Patras sits at 38.25°, 21.74°
Longest day
14h 50m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 30m of daylight
Yearly swing
5h 20m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Patras reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 33 minutes ahead of mean solar time here.
During summer time that gap widens to 1 hour 33 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
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Best Times to Contact Patras
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Patras, Greece • 10:15 local time
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Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:30 - 15:00
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Places related to Patras
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Patras
These share the Europe/Athens zone, so they keep the same time as Patras and change their clocks on the same dates.
Same offset (UTC+02:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Patras (Eastern European Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Patras Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Patras in?
Patras operates in the Europe/Athens time zone, known as Eastern European Standard Time, currently UTC+02:00 (UTC+03:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Patras observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Patras shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00. The next change is on 25 October 2026.
What's the time difference between Patras and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Patras clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Europe/Athens time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Patras?
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Time Zone Facts About Patras
Interesting information about Patras's time
IANA identifier
Europe/Athens
Standard time name
Eastern European Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+02:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC+03:00
Region
Europe