🇫🇷 Current Time in Italy, Rome
⚙️ Time Zone Tools & Information
🌍 Time Difference from Italy
Compare Italy time with major cities around the world
| City | Time Difference | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York | -6 hours | --:-- |
| 🇬🇧 London | -1 hour | --:-- |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +8 hours | --:-- |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | +7 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +10 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | +3 hours | --:-- |
📞 Best Time to Call Italy
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Recommended calling times:
- 🟢 Best: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET/CEST (Business hours)
- 🟡 Good: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CET/CEST (Extended hours)
- 🔴 Avoid: 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM CET/CEST (Night time)
🏢 Business Hours
🌅 Sun Information
Italy sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year.
📊 Quick Facts About Italy Time
- Time Zone: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer)
- Same as: Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands
- IANA Name: Europe/Italy
- DST: Last Sunday of March and October
🎯 Travel Tips
- Italy switches to summer time (CEST) in late March
- Switches back to winter time (CET) in late October
- Business hours typically 9 AM - 6 PM weekdays
- Many shops close 12-2 PM for lunch
- Charles de Gaulle Airport operates 24/7
- Metro runs 5:30 AM - 1:15 AM (later on weekends)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Italy have Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Italy observes Daylight Saving Time. It uses CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer, changing on the last Sunday of March and October.
What is the time difference between Italy and New York?
Italy is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). This can vary between 5-6 hours during DST transitions when clocks change on different dates.
What is the time difference between Italy and London?
Italy is 1 hour ahead of London year-round. When it's noon in London, it's 1 PM in Italy.
What are typical business hours in Italy?
Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Many businesses close for lunch between 12:00-2:00 PM.
When does Italy change to summer time?
Italy switches to summer time (CEST, UTC+2) on the last Sunday of March at 2:00 AM, when clocks spring forward one hour.
Is Italy time the same as Central European Time?
Yes, Italy uses Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer, which is used across most of continental Europe.