Rome
What time is it in Italy
About Rome
Rome operates at UTC+2 (CEST) through summer, falling back to UTC+1 on 25 October 2026. New York is 6 hours behind all year. Offices around Termini station typically open at 09:00; the Italian «pausa pranzo» runs 13:00 to 15:00, so schedule calls either before 12:30 or from 15:30 onward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Rome right now?+
Rome operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving. The exact current time in Roma is shown live at the top of this page.
What time zone does Rome use?+
Rome uses the Europe/Rome time zone, which follows CET (UTC+1) from late October to late March, and CEST (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
How many hours ahead or behind is Rome compared to UTC?+
Rome is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). Italy switches to daylight saving time on the last Sunday of March and reverts on the last Sunday of October.
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?+
Rome is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (ET). During periods when daylight saving transitions don't align — usually a week or two in spring and autumn — the difference can temporarily shift to 5 or 7 hours.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?+
Rome is 1 hour ahead of London during standard time. Both cities observe daylight saving, so the gap remains 1 hour for most of the year, except during the brief transition weeks when the clocks change on different dates.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Italy, including Rome, moves clocks forward by 1 hour on the last Sunday of March (switching to CEST, UTC+2) and back on the last Sunday of October (returning to CET, UTC+1).
What country and continent is Rome in?+
Rome is the capital city of Italy, located in southern Europe. It sits in the Lazio region and is one of the most visited cities on the continent. Its IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Rome.