Current time in Bologna
Italy
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Time zone
Europe/Rome
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
44.49, 11.34
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Bologna
Bologna uses Europe/Rome. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Bologna
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Bologna
The longest day brings about 15h 34m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 50m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Florence · 81 km
- San Marino · 108 km
- Venice · 130 km
- Milan · 201 km
- Turin · 296 km
- Vatican City · 302 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Bologna in?
- Bologna is in the Europe/Rome time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Bologna move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Bologna and New York?
- Bologna is 6h ahead of New York.