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Rome is in the Central European Time / Central European Summer Time (CET / CEST).

The UTC offset is UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST).

Current Time in Rome

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CET / CEST

UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)

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About the Rome Time Zone

Timezone

CET / CEST

UTC Offset

UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)

Region

Southern Europe

Daylight Saving

Yes

Daylight Saving Time in Rome

Italy observes CEST (UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

About Rome

Rome is the capital of Italy and the seat of the Vatican. It shares the Central European timezone with France and Germany.

Rome is a major destination for tourism, culture, and European governance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Rome in?+

Rome is in CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

Is Rome the same timezone as Paris?+

Yes.

How many hours ahead of London is Rome?+

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London year-round.

Does Rome observe daylight saving time?+

Yes. Italy follows EU daylight saving rules.

What is the time difference between Rome and New York?+

Rome is 6 hours ahead of New York year-round.