Current Date And Time In Irákleion, Greece
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:35:34 EEST
State: Crete
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 137,154
District: Heraklion Regional Unit
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Irákleion, a city in Crete, Greece in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Irákleion — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Irákleion | |
| District / County | Heraklion Regional Unit | |
| State | Crete | |
| Country | Greece | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 137,154 | |
| Area | 109.03 km² (42.10 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Crete | #1 of 119 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +30 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .gr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 60 | |
| In Feet | 197 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.33 | |
| Longitude | 25.14 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.328° N 25.143° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 19' 40" N 25° 8' 36" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 19.67' N 25° 8.6' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Crete Capital | 1 km North of Heraklion | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Karatoprak, Turkey (267 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 71000–71999 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Athens |
Irákleion is a city situated in Crete, Greece, within Europe. It falls under Heraklion Regional Unit, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Irákleion as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Crete
The latitude and longitude of Irákleion pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Irákleion on the map
Irákleion runs on UTC +02:00, shifting to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Irákleion run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Irákleion exchange rates
To ring a number in Irákleion from outside Greece, dial +30 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Irákleion and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Irákleion ranks #1 of 119 cities in Crete. It lies about 1 km North of Heraklion, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Crete market. › Cities near Irákleion
Irákleion has a recorded population of approximately 137,154 people. That places it #1 of 119 cities with population data in Crete. Browse more cities in Crete for comparison.
Irákleion spans approximately 109.03 square kilometers (42.10 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Irákleion keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 08:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Irákleion price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Irákleion currency page.
Irákleion is about 1 km North of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. See cities near Irákleion for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Irákleion lands you closest to Karatoprak, Turkey, about 267 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Irákleion sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
