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Current Local Time in Balos Lagoon

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

🌙 80°F now🕔 10:27 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and October

Current local time in Balos Lagoon

10:27 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Athens
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now7:27 PM
Sunrise6:52 AM
Sunset8:02 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:52 AM
Sunset8:02 PM
Daylight13h 10m
Solar noon1:27 PM
Golden hour (am)6:52 AM - 7:52 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:02 PM - 8:02 PM
Blue hour (am)6:22 AM - 6:52 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:02 PM - 8:32 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 91%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset3:55 AM

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

Quick facts about Balos Lagoon

TypeBeach
IslandCrete
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates35°34′59.9″N 23°34′59.9″E (35.5833, 23.5833)
Known fora turquoise lagoon in northwest Crete
Local time10:27 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and October
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Balos Lagoon is a beach in Crete. Balos Lagoon is a beach known for a turquoise lagoon in northwest Crete.

Right now it is 80°F (26°C) in Balos Lagoon with clear. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 79°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Balos Lagoon is May, June, July, August and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 56°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 164 mi away. Nearby highlights include Elafonissi Beach, Santorini, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 10.6°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Balos Lagoon today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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Coordinates: 35°34′59.9″N 23°34′59.9″E (35.5833, 23.5833)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Balos Lagoon?

Balos Lagoon is a beach in Crete. Its coordinates are 35.5833, 23.5833. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Balos Lagoon right now?

It is currently 80°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 63% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Balos Lagoon?

May, June, July, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Balos Lagoon, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Balos Lagoon in?

Balos Lagoon observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:27 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Balos Lagoon?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 164 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Balos Lagoon?

Popular options include Elafonissi Beach, Santorini, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Navagio Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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