Current Time in Prato, Italy 🇮🇹
The current local time in Prato, Italy is 13:22:51 (CEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Prato is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 195,089. The sun rises at about 05:36 and sets at 21:02 today (15h 26m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 21:02
- 15h 26m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Prato
Prato, Italy keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Prato is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:36 and sets at about 21:02 local time, giving Prato 15h 26m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:22 on Tuesday in Prato (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:22 here, it is 07:22 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 Prato
- 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 Prato to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:22 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:22 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 12:22 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:22 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 15:22 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:52 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:22 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:22 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:22 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Prato
Compare Prato 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 Prato
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Prato overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Prato 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.
Prato time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Prato in?
Prato uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Prato 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 Prato today?
Today the sun rises around 05:36 and sets around 21:02 in Prato, about 15h 26m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Prato and other cities?
When it is 13:22 in Prato, it is 07:22 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Prato's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Prato
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 Prato
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 Prato.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 43.88, 11.1 |
| Population signal | About 195,089 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:36, sunset 21:02, 15h 26m 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: 43.88° N, 11.1° E
Population: 195,089
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