Florence operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1 during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 during summer. To find the current time in Florence, add 1 hour to UTC during winter months and 2 hours during summer months.

Yes, Florence and the rest of Italy observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in late March and go back 1 hour to Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in late October.

London (GMT/BST): Florence is 1 hour ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and the same time when the UK is on BST (summer).

New York (EST/EDT): Florence is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Florence is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

Italy's major cities include Rome (the capital), Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa, Bologna, and Venice. Florence is the capital of Tuscany and a major cultural center.

Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to world-renowned art and architecture. The city is famous for the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Michelangelo's David, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's also known for its leather goods, fashion, and Tuscan cuisine.