Current Time in Rome
Italy · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Rome
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Rome |
| Country |  Italy |
| Population | 2.8 million |
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About Rome Time Zone (CET/CEST)
Rome, the Eternal City and capital of Italy, is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Italy's clock changes align with the rest of the European Union.
Key fact: Rome is in the same timezone as Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Rome with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rome Time
What time is it in Rome right now? +
The current time in Rome, Italy is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Rome is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).
What timezone is Rome in? +
Rome is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Rome. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.Does Rome observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Rome observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.
What is the UTC offset for Rome? +
Rome's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Rome and London? +
Rome (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Rome is in the same timezone as Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam.
How do I convert Rome time to UTC? +
To convert Rome time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Rome and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Rome in? +
Rome is located in Europe. It is the 2.8 million population city in Italy.
What is the IANA timezone name for Rome? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Rome is
Europe/Rome. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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