TIPS

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

  • EKAB (Ambulance): 166
  • SOS Doctors: 1061
  • On-Call Hospitals: 1434
  • Pharmacies: 1434
  • Poison Control Center: 210 7793777
  • European Emergency Number: 112
  • Fire Department: 199
  • Immediate Action (Police): 100
  • Tourist Police: 1571

LOCAL TIME

Greece is in the Eastern European Time Zone, with local time set at GMT +2 hours.
Every last Sunday in March, clocks in Greece move one hour forward for daylight saving time and return to the original time on the last Sunday in October.

HOLIDAYS

National Holidays and Public Holidays

  • New Year's Day: January 1
  • Epiphany: January 6 
  • Clean Monday: 41 days before Easter
  • Independence Day/Annunciation: March 25
  • Easter Sunday and Monday 
  • Labor Day: May 1
  • Dormition of the Virgin Mary: August 15
  • National Holiday (Ohi Day): October 28
  • Christmas: December 25 & 26

To visit Greece, you will need

  • Identity Card:If you are from a Schengen Agreement member state, you can use your national identity card to enter and stay in Greece for up to 3 months. A passport is not required for entry but may be needed for other transactions such as currency exchange or purchases.  
  • Visa: If you are from a non-Schengen country, you will need a visa. Before your trip, check with local Greek embassies, consulates, or travel agents for relevant information.
  • Passport:If you are from a non-European Union country, you will need a passport. This allows you to visit and stay in Greece for up to 3 months within a 6-month period.
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