Current Time in Italy 🇮🇹
Check the current local time anywhere in Italy. Below you'll find live clocks for Italy's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Italy
- Ancona Sat 12:01:51
- Aosta Sat 12:01:51
- Bari Sat 12:01:51
- Bologna Sat 12:01:51
- Brescia Sat 12:01:51
- Cagliari Sat 12:01:51
- Campobasso Sat 12:01:51
- Catania Sat 12:01:51
- Florence Sat 12:01:51
- Genoa Sat 12:01:51
- Matera Sat 12:01:51
- Messina Sat 12:01:51
- Milan Sat 12:01:51
- Naples Sat 12:01:51
- Padova Sat 12:01:51
- Palermo Sat 12:01:51
- Parma Sat 12:01:51
- Perugia Sat 12:01:51
- Pescara Sat 12:01:51
- Prato Sat 12:01:51
- Reggio Calabria Sat 12:01:51
- Rome Sat 12:01:51
- Taranto Sat 12:01:51
- Trento Sat 12:01:51
- Trieste Sat 12:01:51
- Turin Sat 12:01:51
- Verona Sat 12:01:51
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ancona | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Aosta | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Bari | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Bologna | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Brescia | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Cagliari | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Campobasso | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Catania | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Florence | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Genoa | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Matera | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Messina | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Milan | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Naples | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Padova | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Palermo | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Parma | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Perugia | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Pescara | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Prato | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Reggio Calabria | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Rome | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Taranto | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Trento | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Trieste | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Turin | Sat 12:01:51 |
| Verona | Sat 12:01:51 |
IANA time zones in Italy
Italy maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Europe/Rome CET · UTC+01:00
Does Italy have multiple time zones?
Italy is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Italy at a glance
| Current main time | 12:01 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | CEST |
| Capital | Rome |
| Cities tracked | 27 |
How many time zones does Italy have?
Italy keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+02:00.
Does Italy change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Italy uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Italy
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. If Italy has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Italy
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Rome or another major city in Italy. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Italy
The capital of Italy is Rome. The biggest cities in Italy include Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin and Palermo. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Italy has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Italy - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Italy have?
Italy uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Italy use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Italy right now?
It is about 12:01 on Saturday in the main time zone of Italy. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Italy time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Italy to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Rome, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Italy 🇮🇹 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | IT / ITA |
| Capital city clock | Rome |
| Cities shown | 27 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Rome time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.