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How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Athens to AEST

+7h

Athens

EESTSOURCE

Greece · UTC+03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AEST

UTC+10:00DST observed

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Athens

AEST

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EEST and AEST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EEST Zone

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AEST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

EET – Eastern European Time

UTC+02:00

Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EET

FinlandGreeceRomaniaBulgariaUkraineEgyptIsraelLebanonJordanLithuaniaLatviaEstoniaMoldovaLibyaSyriaPalestineCyprus

Major Cities in EET

CairoAthensHelsinkiBucharestKyivSofiaJerusalemTel AvivBeirutVilniusRigaTallinn

Key Facts about EET

•EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
•Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
•Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
•Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EEST

Learn more about EET on Wikipedia

AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time

UTC+10:00

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AEST

Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT)Papua New Guinea

Major Cities in AEST

SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraHobartGold Coast

Key Facts about AEST

•Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
•Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
•The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
•AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AEDT

Learn more about AEST on Wikipedia

About Athens

Wikipedia

Athens operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a gateway between Europe and the Middle East, Athens time bridges Western and Eastern markets.

Population:664,000

Metro:3.8 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET

Currency:EUR (€)

Stock Exchange:ATHEX (Athens Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

AcropolisParthenonAncient AgoraPlakaNational Archaeological Museum

Did You Know?

The Acropolis has been standing for nearly 2,500 years.

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Understanding the +7h Gap: Athens vs AEST

Athens runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts Athens 7 hours ahead of AEST — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Athens it is 4:00 PM in AEST. Midnight in Athens is 7:00 AM in AEST.Athens observes daylight saving time while AEST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Athens to AEST time conversion table

Athens (EEST)	AEST (AEST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Athens to AEST time

Scheduling a call from Athens to AEST: a 10:00 AM start in Athens lands at 5:00 PM in AEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Athens and AEST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking AEST local time against Athens keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Athens and need AEST colleagues present.
Athens: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.

About EET (Eastern European Time)

Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.

About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.

Best time to call between Athens and AEST

Both Athens and AEST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Athens and AEST overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Athens is 7 hours ahead of AEST (EEST UTC+03:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Athens

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

AEST

❄ Currently in Standard Time

Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00

Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026

⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Athens and AEST?

Athens (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Athens time to AEST time?

Add +7h to Athens local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Athens is 4:00 PM in AEST.

What time is it in AEST right now?

AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Athens.

What is the best time to call AEST from Athens?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Athens or AEST?

Athens is 7 hours ahead of AEST. When it is 12:00 PM in Athens it is 7:00 PM in AEST.

Do Athens and AEST use different time zones?

Athens (Greece) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Athens and Australia/Sydney.

Does daylight saving time affect the Athens–AEST difference?

Yes at the moment: Athens is on daylight saving time and AEST is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Athens's time zone?

EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.

Which countries use EEST, Athens's zone?

EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.

Is there a day difference between Athens and AEST?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Athens and AEST?

AEST is +7h from Athens.

What timezone is Athens in?

Athens operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a gateway between Europe and the Middle East, Athens time bridges Western and Eastern markets.