EEST to GMT Time Converter

Convert Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Athens · Eastern European Summer Time
12:34:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
10:34:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: EEST (Athens)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can EEST and GMT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Athens (EEST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 EEST (09:00–14:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour EEST to GMT conversion table

EEST time (Athens)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon07:00 MonEEST working
10:00 Mon08:00 MonEEST working
11:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon15:00 MonGMT working
18:00 Mon16:00 MonGMT working
19:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Athens
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
AthensThessaloniki
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Athens and London

Athens
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
20:25
Solar noon
13:22
Daylight
14h 5m
London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EEST and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 2 hours behind EEST (Eastern European Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EEST or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
EEST: observes daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EEST and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 EEST (09:00–14:00 GMT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Athens?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Athens (EEST), it is 10:00 Mon in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EEST and GMT?+
EEST maps to "Europe/Athens" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Athens ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Athens (EEST) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 2 hours behind EEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EEST and GMT?+
EEST is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EEST and GMT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 EEST.