Current Time in Rome
The live local time in Rome, Italy — Rome (Europe/Rome). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Rome
Rome follows the Europe/Rome time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Rome observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Rome with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Rome quick facts
- Country
- Italy
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +39
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 4.3 million
- Coordinates
- 41.9°N, 12.5°E
Best time to call Rome
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Rome. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Rome time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Rome. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Rome time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rome in?+
Rome is in the Europe/Rome time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Rome), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Italy observes it.
When do the clocks change in Rome?+
Rome observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Rome from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Rome. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Rome time.