Current local time in Lecce, Italy
The live clock above shows the time in Lecce. Lecce is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Apulia |
| Population | about 123,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.36° N, 18.15° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Lecce 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 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:06 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lecce at about 11:56 AM in mid-January, and about 12:53 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 13 minutes behind the sun, because Lecce sits at 18.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Lecce time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lecce |
|---|---|---|
| Taranto | 80 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Bari | 136 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Durres, Albania | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Tirana, Albania | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Elbasan, Albania | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Shkoder, Albania | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Foggia | 250 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Podgorica, Montenegro | 252 km (157 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Italy
- Milan
- Rome
- Naples
- Turin
- Florence
- Palermo
- Genoa
- Salerno
- Catania
- Bologna
- Bari
- Verona
- Venice
- Cagliari
- Messina
- Pescara
- Trieste
- Reggio di Calabria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Lecce in?
Lecce is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Lecce have daylight saving time?
Lecce 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 Lecce when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lecce's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 13 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).