Palermo 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 Palermo, add 1 hour to UTC during winter months and 2 hours during summer months.

Yes, Palermo 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): Palermo 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): Palermo 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): Palermo is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

Italy's major cities include Rome (the capital), Milan, Naples, Turin, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, and Venice. Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the fifth-largest city in Italy.

Palermo is the capital of Sicily and known for its rich history, Arab-Norman architecture, the Palermo Cathedral, vibrant street markets, and unique Sicilian cuisine. The city has a mix of cultural influences from Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman periods, and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.