Current Time in Bologna, Italy
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CETUTC+1
Bologna time zone
Time Zone
Central European Time (CET)
IANA: Europe/Rome
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 28, 2027
Coordinates
44.49° N, 11.34° E
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bologna to New York | -6 hours | |
| Bologna to London | -1 hour | |
| Bologna to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Bologna to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Bologna to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Bologna. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Bologna
What time zone is Bologna in?
Bologna is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Rome). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Bologna and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Bologna. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bologna?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 5:01 PM local time, giving 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Italy on the same time as Bologna?
Yes. Italy uses a single time zone, so Bologna has the same local time as the rest of the country.