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Current Date And Time In Édessa, Greece

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:58:02 EEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 18,669
District: Nomós Péllis

✈️ Édessa, Central North Macedonia, Greece - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Édessa, Central North Macedonia, Greece using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Édessa.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Édessa with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Édessa — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Greece, which includes Édessa, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Greece before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Greece's time zone +02:00, country calling code +30 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Édessa.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+30
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Greece — police 100, ambulance 166, fire brigade 199. Store these in your phone before you reach Édessa. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Édessa.

🚔
Police
100
🚑
Ambulance
166
🚒
Fire
199

📊 Greece At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Greece — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.887
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
81.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
93.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$24,626
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Greece development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Édessa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Édessa
Regional Airport • KZI
Kozani National Airport Filippos
Kozani, GR
60
km away
Nearest to Thessaloniki (Capital)
International Airport • SKG
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Thessaloniki, GR
14
km from Thessaloniki

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Édessa's exact coordinates, or Thessaloniki's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Édessa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Édessa to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,785 km1,109 mi~ 2h 51m
London (United Kingdom)2,069 km1,285 mi~ 3h 11m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,520 km2,187 mi~ 4h 53m
New York (United States)7,622 km4,736 mi~ 9h 43m
Toronto (Canada)7,780 km4,834 mi~ 9h 54m
Singapore (Singapore)9,217 km5,727 mi~ 11h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)9,394 km5,837 mi~ 11h 48m
Los Angeles (United States)10,752 km6,681 mi~ 13h 24m
Sydney (Australia)15,518 km9,643 mi~ 19h
Auckland (New Zealand)17,621 km10,949 mi~ 21h 29m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Édessa, Greece is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Édessa requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (03:00) to October 25 (04:00).
🕒 Current Local Time11:58 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Édessa to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:58 PM on Saturday in Édessa. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Édessa right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Édessa
New York (United States)Sat, 4:58 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:58 PM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:58 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:58 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 10:58 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:58 AM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:58 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:58 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:58 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:58 AM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Édessa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Édessa is the Euro (EUR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
€ 0.8790
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6135
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6233
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Édessa

Knowing which languages are used in Édessa helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Greek

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Édessa. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Mesiméri (Central North Macedonia, Greece)1 mi2 kmWSW
⬆️
Ágras (Central North Macedonia, Greece)2 mi4 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Rizári (Central North Macedonia, Greece)2 mi4 kmESE
⬆️
Flamouriá (Central North Macedonia, Greece)4 mi6 kmSSW
⬆️
Sevastianá (Central North Macedonia, Greece)5 mi7 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Édessa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Édessa is the Colosseum (Italy), about 806 km away. Straight-line distances from Édessa to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy806 km501 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan1,677 km1,042 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,286 km3,285 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,502 km4,661 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,772 km6,072 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico10,126 km6,292 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,341 km7,047 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Édessa shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Central North Macedonia and Greece. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Central North Macedonia Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Central North Macedonia, including major hub cities.
✈️ Greece Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Greece.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Édessa, Greece runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Édessa and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Édessa.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Édessa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Édessa

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Édessa. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Édessa — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Édessa

Édessa keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Greece. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Édessa

The closest airport to Édessa is Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI), about 60 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Édessa From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Édessa needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Édessa gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Édessa

Édessa rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Édessa — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Édessa

ℹ️ Édessa OverviewSee the full profile of Édessa — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Édessa MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Édessa for distance and direction.
💰 Édessa CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Édessa

What side of the road do people drive on in Édessa?

Édessa, like the rest of Greece, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Édessa use?

Édessa runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Édessa?

In Édessa, reach police on 100, ambulance on 166, fire brigade on 199. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Édessa?

Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI) is the nearest airport to Édessa, about 60 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Édessa in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Édessa runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Édessa?

Édessa shares the official and regional languages of Central North Macedonia and Greece — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Édessa?

No — Édessa uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Édessa currency page for live rates.