Current Time in Italy
Italy uses Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Italy below.
Time across Italy
5 cities trackedItaly is in a single time zone — Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
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 |
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 | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Italy in?
Italy uses Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Italy right now?
The current time in Rome is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Italy observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Italy moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Rome).
How many time zones does Italy have?
Italy has 1 time zone (Europe/Rome).
What is Italy's UTC / GMT offset?
Italy is in Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Italy?
Yes — the whole of Italy shares one time zone (Europe/Rome, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Italy and India?
Italy (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.