Current local time in Rome, Italy
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Rome
Rome, Italy uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Rome), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Italy. Population: about 2,318,895.
| Country: | Italy |
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| Coordinates: | 41°54′N / 12°31′E |
| Population: | 2,318,895 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Italian |
| Country calling code: | +39 |
Time zone in Rome
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Rome |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Rome is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Rome today
| Sunrise: | 07:29 |
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| Sunset: | 18:19 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 18:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Rome
- London+1 hRome is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hRome is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hRome is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Rome time
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome uses the IANA time zone Europe/Rome (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Rome is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?
Right now Rome is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
Right now Rome is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.