Venice
What time is it in Italy
About Venice
Venice is a coastal city in northeastern Italy and the capital of Veneto. It is built on 126 islands separated by canals, and 472 bridges link parts of the city. The islands lie in the Venetian Lagoon, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave. The municipality has 249,385 residents as of 2026. Nearly 50,000 live in the historic island city, about 25,000 on other lagoon islands, and most on the mainland. Daylight saving applies. The clocks move forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, switching between UTC+1 and UTC+2. Venice is always 6 hours ahead of New York. It shares its time with Paris and Berlin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset in Venice?+
Venice is on UTC+1 in January and on UTC+2 in July, after the clocks go forward for summer time.
What is the time difference between Venice and New York?+
Venice is 6 hours ahead of New York in both January and July, whether the pair is UTC+1 and UTC-5 or UTC+2 and UTC-4.
How many islands is Venice built on?+
Venice is built on a group of 126 islands separated by open water and canals. Portions of the city are linked by 472 bridges.
Which cities share Venice's time all year?+
Paris and Berlin keep the same offset as Venice all year, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.
When does Venice change its clocks?+
Venice moves its clocks on the last Sunday of March and again on the last Sunday of October.