Current time in Rome
Italy
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Time zone
Europe/Rome
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
41.90, 12.50
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Rome
Rome 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 Rome
| 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 Rome
The longest day brings about 15h 14m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 08m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Vatican City · 4 km
- Naples · 188 km
- San Marino · 227 km
- Florence · 231 km
- Bologna · 303 km
- Venice · 394 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Rome in?
- Rome is in the Europe/Rome time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Rome move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
- Rome is 6h ahead of New York.