Current local time in Rome, Italy
The live clock above shows the time in Rome. Rome is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Lazio |
| Population | about 1.7 million |
| Coordinates | 41.90° N, 12.48° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Rome 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 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:34 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rome at about 12:19 PM in mid-January, and about 1:15 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rome sits at 12.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Rome time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rome |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Time difference between Rome and
- Singapore
- Delhi
- Tokyo
- Hong Kong
- Karachi
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Dubai
- Manila
- Moscow
- Istanbul
- Mumbai
- Amsterdam
- Sydney
- Mexico City
- Vancouver
- Houston
- New York
- London
- Miami
- Sao Paulo
- Berlin
- Phoenix
- Toronto
- Madrid
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- Dublin
- Chicago
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Perugia | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Pescara | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Caserta | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Naples | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Florence | 232 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Salerno | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Livorno | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Foggia | 260 km (162 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Italy
- Milan
- Naples
- Turin
- Florence
- Palermo
- Genoa
- Salerno
- Catania
- Bologna
- Bari
- Verona
- Venice
- Cagliari
- Messina
- Pescara
- Trieste
- Reggio di Calabria
- Modena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Rome have daylight saving time?
Rome 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 Rome when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rome's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).