Current Time in Irákleion, Crete, Greece Now

Q: What is the current time in Irákleion, Crete, Greece?

The current local time in Irákleion, Crete, Greece is 6:23 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The timezone is Europe/Athens (UTCUTC+03:00, EEST).

Q: What time zone is Irákleion, Crete, Greece in?

Irákleion, Crete, Greece observes the Europe/Athens timezone, which is UTCUTC+03:00. The timezone abbreviation is EEST.

Q: Is Irákleion, Crete, Greece currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Irákleion, Crete, Greece is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Irákleion, Crete, Greece today?

Today in Irákleion, Crete, Greece, the sun rises at 06:27 AM and sets at 08:05 PM, giving 13h 38m of daylight (May 2, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Irákleion, Crete, Greece today?

Today's moon phase in Irákleion, Crete, Greece is Waxing Gibbous, 100% illuminated (May 2, 2026). Moonrise: 21:09. Moonset: 06:24.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Greece?

The international dialing code (country code) for Greece is +30. The internet country-code top-level domain is .gr. A typical phone number format is: XXX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Irákleion?

The population of Irákleion is approximately 137,154 people.

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🌙 Nighttime ·Sunrise06:27 AM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:27 AM

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🌇 08:05 PM

📍 Location	Irákleion, Crete, Greece
🌏 Country	🇬🇷 Greece
⏲️ Timezone	Europe/Athens
📐 Coordinates	35.3279° N, 25.1434° E
👥 Population	137,154 approx.
💵 Currency	Euro (€)

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:27 AM ↓ 08:05 PM

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Waxing Gibbous · 100% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodaySaturday, May 2, 2026

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🌅06:27 AM🌇08:05 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:52 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:27 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	06:00 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:27 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:27 AM – 07:02 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	01:16 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	07:30 PM – 08:05 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	08:05 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	08:32 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	09:05 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	09:40 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	13h 38m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodaySaturday, May 2, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

99.7% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise21:09

🌑 Moonset06:24

📏 Distance402,864 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-10	00:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	23:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	14:02
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-31	11:46

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Local Business HoursIrákleion

🏢 Office Hours	09:00-17:00	📅 Holiday
🏦 Bank Hours	08:00-14:30	📅 Holiday
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-21:00	📅 Holiday
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	📅 Weekend Today

Emergency NumbersIrákleion

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Police

100

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Fire

199

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Ambulance

166

Time Difference with World CitiesIrákleion vs major cities

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Phone & Country InfoGreece

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Dialing Code

+30

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.gr

Country domain

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Phone Format

XXX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

C/F

230V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Greece from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++30, then the local number (format:XXX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthIrákleion · 2026

Jan

10h 2m

Feb

10h 55m

Mar

11h 56m

Apr

13h 4m

May

14h 1m

Jun

14h 32m

Jul

14h 19m

Aug

13h 31m

Sep

12h 26m

Oct

11h 20m

Nov

10h 20m

Dec

9h 47m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (May 2) has13h 38mof daylight in Irákleion.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Irákleion, Crete, Greece

❓What is the current time in Irákleion, Crete, Greece?

❓What time zone is Irákleion, Crete, Greece in?

❓Is Irákleion, Crete, Greece currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Irákleion, Crete, Greece today?

❓What is the moon phase in Irákleion, Crete, Greece today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Greece?

❓What is the population of Irákleion?

About Irákleion Time, timezone & local overview

Local time in Irákleion, Crete, Greece: 6:23 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Timezone in effect: Europe/Athens — UTCUTC+03:00, also known as EEST. Clocks here are on standard time — DST is not currently in effect. The city has a population of around 137,154. Sunrise was at 06:27 AM and sunset at 08:05 PM today — 13h 38m of daylight. The current lunar phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99.7% illuminated. The local currency is Euro (€).