The Greek day

The day in Greek has a slightly different structure, in accordance with the warmth of the Mediterranean climate.

The morning, το πρωί (pro-ee), lasts until 1.30 to 2.00 pm, the time when people tend to eat lunch, traditionally the main meal of the day.

This marks the beginning of το μεσημέρι (messee-mairee) the midday rest period when people tend to stay in to avoid the heat, which lasts until around 4.30 to 5.00 pm.

This is when the το απόγευμα (apoh-gevma) starts. Shops re-open and people start moving about again, until the evening, το βράδι (vrah-dee), begins at 8.00 pm.