Current Time in Rome

Live local time in Rome, Italy.

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Rome · UTC+2
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About time in Rome

Rome runs on Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, in step with the rest of the EU. Vatican City and San Marino, both enclaves within Italy, use the same time.

Time zoneCET/CEST
IANA identifierEurope/Rome
UTC offsetUTC+1 (standard) / UTC+2 (daylight saving)
Daylight saving timeYes
Clocks go backSunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM (UTC+2 → UTC+1)
Clocks go forwardSunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM (UTC+1 → UTC+2)
CountryItaly
Coordinates41.90°N, 12.50°E

Rome time to your time

Planning a call? Here's what each hour in Rome is in your local time zone:

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Rome time FAQ

What time zone is Rome in?
Rome uses the Europe/Rome time zone (CET/CEST), which is UTC+1 (standard) / UTC+2 (daylight saving).
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rome switches between UTC+1 and UTC+2 during the year.
What is the time difference between Rome and me?
The live difference is shown at the top of this page, calculated from your device's time zone. It updates automatically when either location changes to or from daylight saving time.