Current local time in Rome
Rome, Italy, uses the Europe/Rome time zone (Central European Standard Time / Central European Summer Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Central European Summer TimeCEST
- UTC offset now
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, October 25, 2026: UTC+2 → UTC+1
- Dialing code
- +39
The time zone, at a glance.
Rome follows Europe/Rome. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+1 → UTC+22026-03-29 01:00 UTC02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+2 → UTC+12026-10-25 01:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+1 → UTC+22027-03-28 01:00 UTC02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+2 → UTC+12027-10-31 01:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Rome.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (15h 13m) and Dec the least (9h 9m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 28m | UTC+1 |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Mar 15 | 6:22 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 54m | UTC+1 |
| Apr 15 | 6:30 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 21m | UTC+2 |
| May 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 33m | UTC+2 |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 13m | UTC+2 |
| Jul 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 56m | UTC+2 |
| Aug 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 52m | UTC+2 |
| Sep 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 30m | UTC+2 |
| Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 7m | UTC+2 |
| Nov 15 | 6:59 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 50m | UTC+1 |
| Dec 15 | 7:30 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 9m | UTC+1 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Rome with your world.
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Best times to call from Rome
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Rome time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Italy, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · All Saints' Day
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Immaculate Conception
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · Epiphany
Airports serving Rome
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- CIA Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport · 14 km
- FCO Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport · 23 km
Places that share Rome’s clock
These places use the same Europe/Rome rules, so their time always matches Rome, including clock changes.
- Milan
- Naples
- Turin
- Florence
- Palermo
- Genoa
- Salerno
- Catania
- Bologna
- Bari
- Verona
- Venice
- Cagliari
- Messina
- Pescara
- Trieste
- Reggio di Calabria
- Modena
- Como
- Caserta
Also on UTC+2 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Rome today but may differ after a clock change.
- France
- Sudan
- Spain
- Germany
- South Africa
- Austria
- Poland
- Hungary
- Zimbabwe
- Belgium
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Sweden
- Libya
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Serbia
- Denmark
- Netherlands
Questions about time in Rome
What time zone is Rome in?
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from UTC+2 to UTC+1.
What is the time difference between Rome and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 6 hours behind Rome; London is 1 hour behind Rome; Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Rome; Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Rome; Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Rome; Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Rome.
How do I call Rome from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +39, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Rome as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/Rome. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.