Island in Greece

Current Local Time in Crete

Current local time and time zone in Crete, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 44°F now🕔 3:41 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Crete

3:41 AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Athens
UTC offsetUTC+02:00
UTC now1:41 AM
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:31 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Daylight10h 54m
Solar noon12:04 PM
Golden hour (am)6:37 AM - 7:37 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:31 PM - 5:31 PM
Blue hour (am)6:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:31 PM - 6:01 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 99%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset8:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Crete

TypeIsland
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)
Known forMinoan ruins and long beaches
Local time3:41 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Local time by beach in Crete

2 beaches mapped in this atlas

Summary

Crete is an island in Greece. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Crete with overcast. It feels like 40°F. Today runs from 44°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Crete is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 31°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 192 mi away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is 9.9°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crete?

Crete is an island in Greece. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Crete right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Crete?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Crete in?

Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:41 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Crete?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 192 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Crete?

Popular options include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Rhodes.

What places are in Crete?

Crete covers 2 places in this atlas, including Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 3:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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