Current local time in Taranto, Italy
The live clock above shows the time in Taranto. Taranto is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Apulia |
| Population | about 149,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.51° N, 17.23° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Taranto 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 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:20 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:10 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Taranto at about 12:00 PM in mid-January, and about 12:56 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes behind the sun, because Taranto sits at 17.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Taranto time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Taranto |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Taranto |
|---|---|---|
| Bari | 74 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Lecce | 80 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Foggia | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Durres, Albania | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Salerno | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Tirana, Albania | 236 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Elbasan, Albania | 250 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Caserta | 251 km (156 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 Taranto in?
Taranto is in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Taranto have daylight saving time?
Taranto 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 Taranto when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Taranto's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 9 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).