Current Time in Matera, Italy 🇮🇹
The current local time in Matera, Italy is 05:56:30 (CEST) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. Matera is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 60,403. The sun rises at about 05:40 and sets at 20:20 today (14h 40m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 20:20
- 14h 40m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Matera
Matera, Italy keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Matera is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:40 and sets at about 20:20 local time, giving Matera 14h 40m of daylight.
Right now it is 05:56 on Tuesday in Matera (UTC+02:00). When it is 05:56 here, it is 23:56 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 Matera
- 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 Matera to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23:56 Mon | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 20:56 Mon | 9h behind |
| London | 04:56 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 05:56 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 07:56 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 09:26 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 11:56 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 12:56 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 13:56 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Matera
Compare Matera 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 Matera
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Matera overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Matera 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.
Matera time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Matera in?
Matera uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Matera 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 Matera today?
Today the sun rises around 05:40 and sets around 20:20 in Matera, about 14h 40m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Matera and other cities?
When it is 05:56 in Matera, it is 23:56 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Matera's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Matera
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.
Local entity signals for Matera
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Matera.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 40.67, 16.6 |
| Population signal | About 60,403 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:20, 14h 40m 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: 40.67° N, 16.6° E
Population: 60,403
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