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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Greece
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Athens, Greece
1, Ploutarchou Str 106 75 Athens Greece Telephone +30 210 7272 600 Use Our Contact Form For Consular Enquiries, Including On Your Rights After The Uk’S Exit From The Eu: Www.Gov.Uk/Contact-Consulate-Athens For Enquiries That Are Not About Consular Issue
Phone: +30 210 7272 600
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 50 minutes)
United Kingdom Honorary Consulate in Zakynthos, Greece
28 Foskolou Street 29 100 Zakynthos Greece
Phone: +30 26950 22906
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 50 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate in Corfu, Greece
First Floor, 18 Mantzarou Street 49 100 Corfu Greece Telephone (Main) +30 26610 23457 Telephone +30 26610 30055 Fax +30 26610 37995 Use Our Contact Form For Consular Enquiries, Including On Your Rights After The Uk’S Exit From The Eu: Www.Gov.Uk/Contac
Phone: +30 26610 23457; +30 26610 30055
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 50 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate in Rhodes, Greece
29 Gr. Lambraki Street 85 100 Rhodes Greece
Phone: +30 22410 22005
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 50 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Greek and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 14 hours |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| The Restoration of Democracy | Friday, July 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Greece?
United Kingdom currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in Greece including Athens, Zakynthos, Corfu and Rhodes.
2 - Do Greek citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Greece (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Greece?
The British representative offices in Greece will be closed in observance of the following Greek and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 19 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Greece
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
04:40AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
03:40AMMonday, June 15, 2026