Italy · Europe/Rome
Rome, Italy is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Rome's time against major cities around the world, and check Italy's public holidays.
Rome vs the World
Current time difference between Rome, Italy and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Rome |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:23 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:23 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:23 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:53 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:23 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:23 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:23 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Rome (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Rome, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Rome | 5:00 PM in Rome |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Popular Places in Rome
The largest ancient amphitheater ever built — a marvel of Roman engineering completed in 80 AD.
Ancient Rome's civic center with ruins of temples, basilicas, and the Senate House.
Baroque masterpiece and Rome's largest fountain — toss a coin to ensure your return to the Eternal City.
Remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.
One of the world's greatest art collections featuring Michelangelo's masterpiece ceiling frescoes.
The largest church in Christendom with Michelangelo's Pietà and a dome offering panoramic Rome views.
🗺️ Suggested 3-4 Day Itinerary
- • Colosseum
- • Roman Forum
- • Trevi Fountain
- • Pantheon
- • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- • St. Peter's Basilica
Public Holidays in Italy
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Capodanno | public |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany | Epifania | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Lunedì dell'Angelo | public |
| Apr 25 | Liberation Day | Festa della Liberazione | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Festa dei Lavoratori | public |
| Jun 2 | Republic Day | Festa della Repubblica | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Ferragosto | public |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Tutti i Santi | public |
| Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Immacolata Concezione | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Natale | public |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day | Santo Stefano | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome, Italy is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+01:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Rome right now?
The current local time in Rome is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Rome's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Rome moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Rome's UTC / GMT offset?
Rome is in Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00), switching to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Rome and India?
Rome (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
Rome (UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Rome's airport code?
Rome's main airport is FCO — the IATA code many people use when searching for Rome time.