Current Date And Time In Rethymno, Greece
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:34:07 EEST
State: Crete
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 32,468
District: Nomós Rethýmnis
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rethymno, 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 Rethymno — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rethymno | |
| District / County | Nomós Rethýmnis | |
| State | Crete | |
| Country | Greece | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 32,468 | |
| Area | 397.50 km² (153.48 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Crete | #3 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 | 14 | |
| In Feet | 46 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.37 | |
| Longitude | 24.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.366° N 24.482° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 21' 56" N 24° 28' 56" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 21.93' N 24° 28.94' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Crete Capital | 60 km East of Heraklion | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Karatoprak, Turkey (309 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:16 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 741 00 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Athens |
Rethymno is a city situated in Crete, Greece, within Europe. It falls under Nomós Rethýmnis, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rethymno as a District Headquarters. 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 Rethymno pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 14 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rethymno on the map
Rethymno 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 Rethymno run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Rethymno exchange rates
To ring a number in Rethymno 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 Rethymno and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rethymno ranks #3 of 119 cities in Crete. It lies about 60 km East of Heraklion, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Crete market. › Cities near Rethymno
Rethymno has a recorded population of approximately 32,468 people. That places it #3 of 119 cities with population data in Crete. Browse more cities in Crete for comparison.
Rethymno spans approximately 397.50 square kilometers (153.48 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rethymno keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:37 AM and sets around 08:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rethymno price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Rethymno currency page.
Rethymno is about 60 km East of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. See cities near Rethymno for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rethymno lands you closest to Karatoprak, Turkey, about 309 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rethymno sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
