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Corfu

EL Νησί Κέρκυρα

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Location & Surroundings

Corfu is an island in Ionian Islands, Greece with 99,134 inhabitants, at 23 m elevation. The national capital Athens is about 380 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Corfu International Airport, "Ioannis Kapodistrias", 5 km away.

Also known as: Νησί Κέρκυρα · Nísos Kérkira · Κέρκυρα · Νήσος Κέρκυρα · Nísos Kérkyra · Nisí Kérkyra

Overview

Corfu is Greek island in the Ionian Sea — EL νησί της Ελλάδας στο Ιόνιο.

It is located in Corfu Regional Unit, Ionian Islands, Greece.

The population is about 100,854 (2011).

It covers about 626 square kilometre.

Also known as: Korfu, Kerkira, Corcyra, Kerkyra, Corfu, Korfu, Kerkira

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Basic Data

  • Country Greece
  • Located in Corfu Regional Unit
  • Area 626 square kilometre
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 35' 54" N, 19° 51' 8" E
  • Elevation DEM: 23 m
  • Timezone Europe/Athens
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 99,134
  • Pop. Density 31 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +30

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Alternate Names

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Νησί Κέρκυρα
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Nísos Kérkira
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Κέρκυρα
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Νήσος Κέρκυρα
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Nísos Kérkyra
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Nisí Kérkyra
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Corfù
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Korfu
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科孚岛
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Corfou
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Корфу
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Corfú
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Korfoe
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Kérkyra saar
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Krf
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Corcyra
Kérkyra
Korfoi
Scheria
Kérkira
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קורפו
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Крф

Weather in Corfu

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Corfu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.

Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,026.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 20.1 2.3 107 54 1,026.4 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 19.5 1.9 93 46 1,026.0 0.00 / 0.00 3 18.9 n/a
12h 21.8 2.2 252 49 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 599.8 n/a
18h 21.3 2.4 343 52 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 251.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.2 1.9 93 51 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 19.7 1.4 43 46 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 18.4 n/a
36h 22.3 2.2 285 46 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 598.4 n/a
42h 21.2 3.1 322 59 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 248.8 n/a
Tuesday 20.2 1.1 59 56 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 19.6 1.5 101 50 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 98 13.3 n/a
60h 22.0 1.6 245 51 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 52 517.3 n/a
66h 20.8 2.0 323 57 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 237.1 n/a
Wednesday 19.7 0.6 46 57 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Corfu?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Corfu today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Corfu?
Local time is 12:07. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Corfu?
Corfu is a island.
How many people live in Corfu?
Population about 99,134.
What is the elevation of Corfu?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Corfu located?
It is at 39.59828, 19.85231 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Corfu in?
It is in Greece.

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Last updated 2025-04-06
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