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Rome

Latium, Italy

29 Jul 2026

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Italy: common questions

What is the current time in Rome, Italy?

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

Does Rome, Italy observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Rome 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.

What is the time difference between Rome and major world cities?

London (GMT/BST): Rome 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): Rome 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): Rome is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

What are other major cities in Italy?

Italy's major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, and Venice. Rome is the capital and largest city.

What is Rome, Italy known for?

Rome is known as the 'Eternal City' and is famous for ancient landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. It's home to Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Rome is also renowned for its cuisine, art, and as the capital of the Roman Empire.