Time difference Athens

Greece is in the GMT + 2 time zone, which means that there is an hour difference with France: when it is 9 am in Paris, it is 10 am in Athens, winter and summer.

Opening hours Athens

To see / To do Athens

Museum schedules change at least once a year in Greece! It is therefore advisable to check the websites of museums and archaeological sites before visiting them. In tourist areas, such as the Greek capital, schedules during the high season are usually respected to the minute. To be sure in any case, be a smartass: the information given in this guide is constantly updated.

Enjoying yourself Athens

In season, most of the restaurants, taverns and mezzedopoleia are open from 9am until midnight, and even until the last customers, without interruption: they also serve breakfast, snacks and brunches. Lunch service is usually from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm and dinner service from 7:00 pm to midnight.

Take a break Athens

In Athens, every hour is a good time to take a break! The terraces of the cafes and bistros, in the shade or in the shade, are ideal to recharge your batteries between two visits during the day. You can also take the opportunity to relax in the museum cafes/bistros, during opening hours, which are located in the center of the Greek capital. The prices are a little higher than elsewhere, but the atmosphere and quality of service will reward you. For a longer break, opt for the suburbs to the north of the capital or the Riviera to the west.

(To) please yourself Athens

Each neighborhood has its own specialty: hardware, clothing, home decor, souvenirs, second-hand goods, spices, local products... Apart from the international brands duplicated in all the European capitals and the Greek supermarkets, you will discover an astonishing choice of Greek designers' showrooms at the forefront of what is done in the field of ready-to-wear and custom-made products. But beware, in Athens, the opening hours of the stores are a real headache! As a rule, everything is open in the morning until 2:30 pm. Some shops then take a siesta, to open again, fresh and ready, between 5pm and 8:30pm, mainly on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Saturdays, the shopping session ends around 5pm-7pm, at which time the streets of the capital are empty until the following Monday.

To find your way around, remember: Kolonaki = luxury; Syntagma = ready-to-wear, beauty and shoes; Monastiraki and Psirri = flea markets, grocery stores, central covered market; Plaka = souvenirs. Enjoy your shopping!