Mediterranean Time Zones
Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt — coastal offsets and DST.
The Mediterranean spans **UTC+0 to UTC+3** with varied DST: Western shores (Spain, Italy) use **CET/CEST**; Greece uses **EET/EEST**; Turkey (Europe/Istanbul) is often fixed **UTC+3**; Israel (Asia/Jerusalem) has its own DST calendar; Egypt (Africa/Cairo) currently has no DST. Cruises and EU business need per-country IANA zones.
Main IANA zones
- Europe/Madrid — Spain (CET/CEST)
- Europe/Rome — Italy (CET/CEST)
- Europe/Athens — Greece (EET/EEST)
- Europe/Istanbul — Turkey (TRT, UTC+3)
- Asia/Jerusalem — Israel (IST/IDT)
- Africa/Cairo — Egypt (UTC+2, no DST)
Scheduling tips
- EU DST switches same day; Turkey and Israel differ
- Cross-ref Middle East Time Zones Guide, European Time Zones and DST
- Peak season: confirm cruise port local time
- Use Convert with city names
DST: DST Guide; abbreviations: Time Zone Abbreviation Pitfalls (EST/CST/PST).