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Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions

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2026-10-15 11:24 UTC → 2026-10-18 22:42 UTC · added removed

The Small Ring traffic restriction system in central Athens, known as ‘Daktylios’, is scheduled to resume this autumn following a summer suspension. suspension that began on July 24, 2026. While the exact commencement date for the 2026-2027 period remains unannounced, authorities are preparing for reinstatement and pending a formal ministerial decision, the measure will soon clarify specific exceptions and permit processes. Historically, once again regulate vehicle access to the system operates from October 20 through July 24. city center to reduce congestion and pollution. The Small Ring is defined by a perimeter of major roads, including Alexandras, Mesogeion, Pireos, and Syngrou avenues. Restrictions apply Monday through Thursday from 07:00 to 20:00 and on Fridays from 07:00 to 15:00. Under these regulations, vehicles 15:00, with no enforcement on weekends or public holidays. Access is determined by license plate numbers: odd-numbered plates are permitted entry on odd-numbered dates, while and even-numbered plates are allowed on even-numbered dates. Exemptions are provided for electric, hybrid, natural gas, or LPG vehicles, as well as certain Euro 6 vehicles meeting specific CO2 emission thresholds. Additionally, a ‘Large Ring’ exists, which is only activated by the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate Change when pollution levels reach critical thresholds. To facilitate the transition to a fully electronic environment, the Municipality of Athens, through DAEM S.A., has launched a new digital service for the issuance of the special Ring Zone Card. This service allows eligible applicants to submit requests and supporting documentation online, eliminating the need for physical presence. Once approved, Eligible permanent residents of the digital card is issued Municipality of Athens can apply via the gov.gr platform and or the DAEM S.A. platform using TAXISnet credentials. The digital card, which includes a unique QR Code for validity verification. Eligibility for this digital card verification, is strictly limited to permanent residents of issued once the Municipality of Athens whose primary residence is located within application and supporting documentation are approved online. Eligibility requires the Ring Zone, as residence to be listed on their the applicant’s E1 tax form. This applies whether the property is owned, rented, or hosted. Residents form; residents living abroad who file taxes filing through the Tax Office for Residents Abroad are not eligible. Violations of the traffic restrictions incur a 100 euro fine. ineligible.

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  1. 2026-10-18 22:42 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  2. 2026-10-15 11:24 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  3. 2026-10-06 02:26 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  4. 2026-09-29 19:05 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  5. 2026-09-27 17:50 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  6. 2026-09-23 06:44 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  7. 2026-09-19 21:48 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  8. 2026-08-31 15:35 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions
  9. 2026-08-24 20:30 UTC Athens Small Ring traffic restrictions

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