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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.

🌦️ 67°F now🕔 12:44 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and October

Current local time in Balos Lagoon

12:44 AM
Friday, October 2, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Athens
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now9:44 PM
Sunrise7:20 AM
Sunset7:09 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:20 AM
Sunset7:09 PM
Daylight11h 49m
Solar noon1:14 PM
Golden hour (am)7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:09 PM - 7:09 PM
Blue hour (am)6:50 AM - 7:20 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:09 PM - 7:39 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 70%
Moonrise11:05 PM
Moonset1:55 PM

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 time12:44 AM (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 67°F (19°C) in Balos Lagoon with light showers. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 66°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

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, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 2.7°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Balos Lagoon today at 7.5/10. Gusts to 47 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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°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 67°F (19°C) with light showers. Humidity is 82% and wind is 26 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 12:44 AM.

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, 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 October 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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