Time in Italy
Capital · Rome
Time zone in Italy
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Rome Central European Summer Time |
UTC+02:00 | In effect | Rome |
About Italy
| Official name: | Italian Republic |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Rome |
| Region: | Europe · Southern Europe |
| Population: | 58,919,230 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Calling code: | +39 |
| Languages: | Italian |
| ISO codes: | IT / ITA |
| Internet domain: | .it |
Cities in Italy
Public holidays in Italy 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Capodanno
- 6 Jan — Epifania
- 5 Apr — Domenica di Pasqua
- 6 Apr — Lunedì dell’Angelo
- 25 Apr — Liberazione dal nazifascismo (1945)
- 1 May — Festa del lavoro
- 2 Jun — Festa della Repubblica
- 15 Aug — Assunzione di Maria
Frequently asked questions about time in Italy
How many time zones does Italy have?
Italy uses one time zone: Central European Summer Time (Europe/Rome, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Italy use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Italy’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Rome, the capital of Italy?
See the live clock on the Rome time page. Rome uses Europe/Rome.