Time in Italy right now
Italy uses Europe/Rome for the live clock on this page. The time comes from the same time zone database used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Rome
- Public holidays 2026
- 13 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Rome sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Rome from the sun's position and update every minute. The longest and shortest day values below use 2026 data.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Italy public holidays in 2026
The 13 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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6JanEpiphanyTuesday · Passed
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5AprEaster SundaySunday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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25AprLiberation DaySaturday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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2JunRepublic DayTuesday · Passed
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15AugAssumption Of Mary DaySaturday · Passed
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4OctSaint Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of ItalySunday · In 18 days
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1NovAll Saints' Day; National Unity DaySunday · In 46 days
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8DecImmaculate ConceptionTuesday · In 83 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecSaint Stephen's DaySaturday · In 101 days
Rome time compared with cities
Compare Rome with major cities around the world using the live table below. The time difference is counted from Rome, not from your current location.
| City | Country | Local time | From Rome |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Italy clock changes in 2026
Clock change rules for Italy are shown from the time zone database. Use this section to check if the local offset changes during 2026.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
Clock change rules for Italy are shown from the time zone database. Use this section to check if the local offset changes during 2026.
Countries with the same Rome time
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+1, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United States.
Short answers about Italy time zones, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays, sunrise and sunset. Use them before booking a call or trip.
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What time is it in Italy now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Rome and it updates every second. Italy keeps UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
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What time zone is Italy in?
Italy uses one time zone, Europe/Rome, which is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does Italy use daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026 the clocks change on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, always at 03:00 local time, and the offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2.
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What is the UTC offset in Italy?
Rome is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between Italy and New York?
Rome is 6 hours ahead of New York all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Italy and London?
Rome is 1 hour ahead of London all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Italy and New Delhi?
Rome is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi in winter and 3.5 hours behind New Delhi in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Italy?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Saint Stephen's Day on Saturday, 26 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?
The 13 public holiday dates for 2026 are listed with the days left from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Rome?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Rome are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 15h 14m, and on the shortest day for 9h 7m.