Current Time in Rome, Italy 🇮🇹
The current local time in Rome, Italy is 21:39:44 (CEST) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Rome is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 2,870,000. The sun rises at about 05:52 and sets at 20:40 today (14h 48m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 20:40
- 14h 48m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Rome
Rome, Italy keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Rome is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:52 and sets at about 20:40 local time, giving Rome 14h 48m of daylight.
Right now it is 21:39 on Monday in Rome (UTC+02:00). When it is 21:39 here, it is 15:39 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 Rome
- 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 Rome to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:39 Mon | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 12:39 Mon | 9h behind |
| London | 20:39 Mon | 1h behind |
| Paris | 21:39 Mon | same time |
| Dubai | 23:39 Mon | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 01:09 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 03:39 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 04:39 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 05:39 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Rome
Compare Rome 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 Rome
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Rome overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Rome 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.
Rome time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Rome 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 Rome today?
Today the sun rises around 05:52 and sets around 20:40 in Rome, about 14h 48m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Rome and other cities?
When it is 21:39 in Rome, it is 15:39 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Rome's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Rome
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 Rome
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 Rome.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 41.9, 12.5 |
| Population signal | About 2,870,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:40, 14h 48m 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: 41.9° N, 12.5° E
Population: 2,870,000
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