Greece facts
| Capital | Athens |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 131,990 km² · 50,962 sq mi · 32,615,389 acres |
| Language | Greek |
| Demonym | Greek |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +30 |
| Internet domain | .gr |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 37.9838, 23.7278 |
Time difference
Athens is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Greece is about 1.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Greece is about 54.3% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Athens to Washington, D.C.: about 8,253 km (5,128 mi) as the crow flies.
- Athens to London: about 2,392 km (1,486 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Greece shares land borders with 4 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, North Macedonia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
How big is Greece?
Greece covers about 131,990 km² (50,962 sq mi), ranking 95 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 54.3% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Greece in?
Athens uses UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) today. When it is noon in Athens, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Greece use?
Greece uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Greece?
The international calling code is +30. From the United States dial 011 30 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 30.
What language is spoken in Greece?
Official or national language: Greek.