Current Time in Catania, Italy 🇮🇹
The current local time in Catania, Italy is 00:44:13 (CET) on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Catania is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 311,584. The sun rises at about 06:24 and sets at 17:02 today (10h 38m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 17:02
- 10h 38m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Catania
Catania, Italy keeps CET (UTC+01:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Catania is on standard time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:24 and sets at about 17:02 local time, giving Catania 10h 38m of daylight.
Right now it is 00:44 on Sunday in Catania (UTC+01:00). When it is 00:44 here, it is 19:44 in New York (5h 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 Catania
- Use the Europe/Rome IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Catania to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19:44 Sat | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 16:44 Sat | 8h behind |
| London | 23:44 Sat | 1h behind |
| Paris | 00:44 Sun | same time |
| Dubai | 03:44 Sun | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 05:14 Sun | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 07:44 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 08:44 Sun | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:44 Sun | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Catania
Compare Catania 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 Catania
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Catania overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Catania 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 | 09:00-14:00 | 12:00-17:00 | 5 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-12:30 | 13:30-17:00 | 3.5 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.
Catania time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Catania in?
Catania uses CET (UTC+01:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Catania 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 Catania today?
Today the sun rises around 06:24 and sets around 17:02 in Catania, about 10h 38m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Catania and other cities?
When it is 00:44 in Catania, it is 19:44 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Catania's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Catania
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 Catania
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 | 37.49, 15.07 |
| Population signal | About 311,584 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:24, sunset 17:02, 10h 38m 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: 37.49° N, 15.07° E
Population: 311,584
Country: 🇮🇹 Italy
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Italy: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Italy: CEST