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Current Time in Rome, Italy
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Rome 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
41.89° N, 12.51° E
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rome to New York | -6 hours | |
| Rome to London | -1 hour | |
| Rome to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Rome to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Rome to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Rome. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Rome
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Rome. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rome?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 7:12 PM local time, giving 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Italy on the same time as Rome?
Yes. Italy uses a single time zone, so Rome has the same local time as the rest of the country.