Bologna
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About Bologna
Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy and the seventh most populous city in the country, with 391,473 inhabitants from 150 nationalities. The metropolitan province has more than 1 million people as of 2026. The University of Bologna, established in AD 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation. The Etruscans called the city Felsina, the Celts Bona and the Romans Bonōnia. Bologna is on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. The clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October. Paris and Berlin have the same time all year. New York is always 6 hours behind Bologna.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UTC offsets does Bologna use?+
Bologna uses UTC+1 in winter, including January, and UTC+2 in summer, including July, because Italy moves its clocks forward for the warm months.
How many hours ahead of New York is Bologna?+
Bologna is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July. Both cities change their clocks, so the offsets move together.
When do the clocks change in Bologna?+
Bologna sets its clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, moving between UTC+1 and UTC+2.
Which university makes Bologna famous?+
The University of Bologna, established in AD 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation. Bologna is most famous for being its home.
How many people live in Bologna?+
Bologna has 391,473 inhabitants from 150 different nationalities, making it the seventh most populous city in Italy. Its metropolitan province has more than 1 million people as of 2026.