Current local time in Cagliari, Italy
The live clock above shows the time in Cagliari. Cagliari is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Sardegna |
| Population | about 228,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.22° N, 9.10° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cagliari uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:39 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cagliari at about 12:32 PM in mid-January, and about 1:29 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cagliari sits at 9.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Cagliari time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| Sassari | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Bizerte, Tunisia | 225 km (140 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Annaba, Algeria | 282 km (175 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tunis, Tunisia | 285 km (177 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Skikda, Algeria | 324 km (201 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nabeul, Tunisia | 339 km (210 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Guelma, Algeria | 340 km (211 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Souk Ahras, Algeria | 341 km (212 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Italy
- Milan
- Rome
- Naples
- Turin
- Florence
- Palermo
- Genoa
- Salerno
- Catania
- Bologna
- Bari
- Verona
- Venice
- Messina
- Pescara
- Trieste
- Reggio di Calabria
- Modena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cagliari in?
Cagliari is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Cagliari have daylight saving time?
Cagliari uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Cagliari when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cagliari's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).