Location & Surroundings
Crete is an island in Greece with 623,065 inhabitants, at 1,585 m elevation. The national capital Athens is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tympaki Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Κρήτη · Nísos Kríti · クレタ島 · Girit · Kreta · Creta
Overview
Crete is island of Greece — EL νησί της Ελλάδας.
It is located in Crete Region, Greece.
The population is about 623,065 (2011).
It covers about 8,336 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 2,456 metre.
Also known as: Candia
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Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Crete Region
- Area 8,336 square kilometre
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 12' 19" N, 24° 54' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1585 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 623,065
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:06
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 10 h 27 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Κρήτη
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Nísos Kríti
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クレタ島
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Girit
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Kreta
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Creta
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Crète
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كريت
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Girit Adası
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Крит
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克里特
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إقريطش
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Kreeta
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Krít
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Kréta
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Weather in Crete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Crete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 14.3 | 2.9 | 225 | 83 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.8 | 216 | 54 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 446.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.3 | 3.2 | 207 | 79 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 125.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.9 | 3.7 | 202 | 66 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 4.1 | 195 | 69 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 5.1 | 203 | 42 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 467.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 3.7 | 200 | 66 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 106.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 3.9 | 202 | 62 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 3.2 | 200 | 61 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 3.1 | 202 | 36 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 380.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 218 | 48 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 310 | 41 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.5 | 0.7 | 333 | 51 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 10.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Crete?
Now 14.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 19.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 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 Crete today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Crete?
Local time is 15:06. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Crete?
Crete is a island.
How many people live in Crete?
Population about 623,065.
What is the elevation of Crete?
DEM 1,585 m.
Where is Crete located?
It is at 35.20523, 24.90308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Crete in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Crete