Current Time in Florence, Italy
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Florence time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Rome
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
43.78° N, 11.25° E
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:18 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Florence to New York | -6 hours | |
| Florence to London | -1 hour | |
| Florence to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Florence to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Florence to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Florence. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Florence
What time zone is Florence in?
Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Florence. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Florence?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 7:18 PM local time, giving 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Italy on the same time as Florence?
Yes. Italy uses a single time zone, so Florence has the same local time as the rest of the country.