Time in Athens, United States now
10:14:14 AM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 6:04 PM
Day length 11h 5m
Solar noon 12:32 PM
Time difference
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Athens facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alabama
- Coordinates
- 34.8024, -86.9722
- Population
- 24,966
Frequently asked
What time is it in Athens right now?
The current local time in Athens is shown above and updates live every second. Athens is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Athens on daylight saving time?
Yes. Athens is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Athens and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Athens (New York is currently 11:14 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
