Current time in Rome
Rome, Italy · Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2 now
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · CEST (UTC+2) · summer time
Rome time zone
Rome is on Central European Standard Time (CET), UTC+1, and UTC+2 in summer. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Rome.
Rome is on summer time now: CEST (UTC+2). Clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1). See Central European Standard Time for every city on the same time.
Time in Rome compared with other cities
| City | Time there | Compared with Rome | Plan a meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1:49 AM BST | 1 hour behind | Rome to London |
| New York | 8:49 PM EDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 6 hours behind | Rome to New York |
| Tokyo | 9:49 AM JST | 7 hours ahead | Rome to Tokyo |
| Singapore | 8:49 AM SGT | 6 hours ahead | Rome to Singapore |
| Los Angeles | 5:49 PM PDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 9 hours behind | Rome to Los Angeles |
| San Francisco | 5:49 PM PDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 9 hours behind | Rome to San Francisco |
| Bangalore | 6:19 AM IST | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | Rome to Bangalore |
| Hong Kong | 8:49 AM HKT | 6 hours ahead | Rome to Hong Kong |
| Sydney | 11:49 AM AEDT | 9 hours ahead | Rome to Sydney |
| Berlin | 2:49 AM CEST | Same time | Rome to Berlin |
| Dubai | 4:49 AM GST | 2 hours ahead | Rome to Dubai |
| Toronto | 8:49 PM EDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 6 hours behind | Rome to Toronto |
Frequently asked questions about time in Rome
- What time zone is Rome in?
- Rome is on Central European Standard Time (CET), UTC+1, and UTC+2 in summer. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Rome.
- Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Rome is on summer time now: CEST (UTC+2). Clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).
- What is the time difference between Rome and London?
- London is 1 hour behind Rome right now.
- What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
- New York is 6 hours behind Rome right now.
Plan a meeting with Rome
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More places? The meeting planner takes up to 10, and the world clock keeps them side by side.