Current Time in Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹
The current local time in Bologna, Italy is 13:09:34 (CEST) on Saturday, 10 October 2026. Bologna is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 394,843. The sun rises at about 07:23 and sets at 18:40 today (11h 17m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 18:40
- 11h 17m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Bologna
Bologna, Italy keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Bologna is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 07:23 and sets at about 18:40 local time, giving Bologna 11h 17m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:09 on Saturday in Bologna (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:09 here, it is 07:09 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Bologna
- Use the Europe/Rome IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Bologna to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:09 Sat | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:09 Sat | 9h behind |
| London | 12:09 Sat | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:09 Sat | same time |
| Dubai | 15:09 Sat | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:39 Sat | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:09 Sat | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:09 Sat | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 22:09 Sat | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Bologna
Compare Bologna with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Italy.
Business-hours overlap from Bologna
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Bologna overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Bologna time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Bologna time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bologna in?
Bologna uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Bologna today?
Today the sun rises around 07:23 and sets around 18:40 in Bologna, about 11h 17m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bologna and other cities?
When it is 13:09 in Bologna, it is 07:09 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Bologna's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Bologna
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Rome IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Italy time page.
Location and time-zone details for Bologna
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 44.49, 11.34 |
| Population signal | About 394,843 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:23, sunset 18:40, 11h 17m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Rome time-zone page for rules, the Italy country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 44.49° N, 11.34° E
Population: 394,843
Country: 🇮🇹 Italy
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Italy: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Italy: CEST