What time is it in Rome?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Rome, Italy, ticking live in your browser. Rome is Italy's capital, on Central European Time.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Rome uses the Europe/Rome time zone, which is currently UTC+2. Rome changes its clocks next on Sunday, October 25, 2026, moving from UTC+2 to UTC+1.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Rome line up elsewhere today:
| Rome | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Rome | 02:00 | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 in Rome | 04:00 | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 in Rome | 06:00 | 11:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 in Rome | 08:00 | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 in Rome | 10:00 | 15:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 in Rome | 12:00 | 17:00 | 01:00 |
| 20:00 in Rome | 14:00 | 19:00 | 03:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome is in the Europe/Rome time zone, currently UTC+2.
Does Rome have daylight saving time?
Yes. Rome changes its clocks next on Sunday, October 25, 2026, moving from UTC+2 to UTC+1.
How do I know the time difference between me and Rome?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Rome and updates automatically.