Location & Surroundings
Pláka is a settlement in Crete, Greece, at 505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rethymno, 13 km to the north. The national capital Athens is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Tympaki Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Πλάκα
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 15' 0" N, 24° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 505 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:43
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 19:00
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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Pláka
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Πλάκα
Weather in Plaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,021.1 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 | 14.8 | 3.2 | 347 | 65 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 3.4 | 353 | 63 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 3.9 | 355 | 49 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 672.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 2.9 | 356 | 67 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 2.6 | 0 | 68 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 61 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 34.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 3.0 | 352 | 41 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 677.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 1.0 | 19 | 56 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 234.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.3 | 0.8 | 45 | 56 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.7 | 142 | 43 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 246 | 41 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 672.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 225 | 63 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 228.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.0 | 1.8 | 190 | 73 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plaka?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Plaka today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Plaka?
Local time is 13:43. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Plaka?
Plaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Plaka?
DEM 505 m.
Where is Plaka located?
It is at 35.25000, 24.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plaka in?
It is in Greece.