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Current Time in Rome, Italy
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Europe/Rome
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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📅 Public Holidays in Italy (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for Italy. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 6
Epiphany
Apr 6
Easter Monday
Apr 25
Liberation Day
May 1
Labour Day
Jun 2
Republic Day
Aug 15
Ferragosto (Assumption)
Nov 1
All Saints Day
Dec 8
Immaculate Conception
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Rome
Find the best hours for a call between Rome (CET/CEST, UTC+1:00) and another city.
✈ Rome Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ FCO
Leonardo da Vinci Intl
🚇 Getting Around Rome
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Roma Metropolitana (73 stations)
⏰ 5:30–23:30 (Fri–Sat until 01:30) · 3 lines
💡 Only 3 lines — historic center is best explored on foot or by bus.
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ATAC Bus
350+ lines
💡 Extensive but often delayed. Validate ticket immediately on boarding.
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ATAC Tram
6 lines
💡 Line 8 (Largo Argentina to Trastevere) very useful for tourists.
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Taxis & itTaxi app
💡 Only take official white taxis with meter. itTaxi is the official app.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: €1.50 (100 min, any mode)
Day cap: €7.00 (24h pass)
Weekly: €24.00 (weekly pass)
✈ Airport link: Leonardo Express from FCO: €14.00 to Roma Termini (32 min)
💡 48h or 72h pass best value for tourists (€12.50 / €18.00)
📱 Recommended app: Moovit or Google Maps
🏛 Top Attractions in Rome
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Colosseum
€16
Historic
💡 Book timed entry online — queues without booking can be 2+ hours.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
€20
Museum
💡 Book weeks ahead. Michelangelo's ceiling is unmissable.
Trevi Fountain
Free
Landmark
💡 Visit at 6am for photos without crowds. Throw a coin — tradition.
Pantheon
€5
Historic
💡 Best-preserved ancient building in the world. Free on first Sunday of month.
Borghese Gallery
€15
Art
💡 Bernini sculptures are breathtaking. Strict 2-hour timed slots — must book ahead.
Roman Forum & Palatine
Incl. with Colosseum
Historic
💡 Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine Hill — allow full day.
Trastevere
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Most charming neighbourhood in Rome. Best for dinner and evening walks.
Campo de' Fiori
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Morning market, then transforms into lively bar square at night.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Rome Tourist Card or Omnia Card covers Vatican + Colosseum + public transport.
🍽 Where to Eat in Rome
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Da Enzo al 29
££
Roman
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Trastevere
💡 Authentic Roman trattoria. Cacio e pepe and coda alla vaccinara. Book ahead.
Supplì Roma
£
Street Food
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Trastevere
💡 Best supplì (fried rice balls) in Rome. Queue out the door — worth it.
Pizzarium Bonci
£
Pizza
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Prati (Vatican)
💡 Gabriele Bonci's legendary pizza al taglio (by the slice). Near Vatican.
Roscioli
£££
Roman Deli/Wine
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Campo de' Fiori
💡 Outstanding pasta and wine. Book weeks ahead. Deli next door for takeaway.
Gelateria dei Gracchi
£
Gelato
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Prati
💡 Best gelato in Rome. Natural ingredients, no artificial colours. Pistachio is unmissable.
Osteria dell'Enoteca
£££
Roman
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Testaccio
💡 Testaccio is Rome's food neighbourhood. Offal dishes for the adventurous.
£ = under €15 · ££ = €15–40 · £££ = €40–80 · ££££ = €80+
💡 Local tip: Avoid restaurants directly on tourist squares (Piazza Navona, Trevi) — walk 2 streets away for authentic food at half the price.
🏨 Where to Stay in Rome
Best hotels for every budget
The Hoxton Rome
€130–250/night
★★★★
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Prati
💡 Near Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo. Great rooftop bar.
Hotel Campo de' Fiori
€100–180/night
★★★
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Historic Centre
💡 Rooftop terrace with Pantheon views. Central location.
The Yellow Hostel
€20–60/night
Hostel
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Termini
💡 Best hostel in Rome. Lively bar, great social scene.
Hotel de Russie
€500+/night
★★★★★
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Piazza del Popolo
💡 One of Rome's finest. Secret garden courtyard is magical.
Residenza Maritti
€80–150/night
★★★
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Trastevere
💡 Charming B&B in Trastevere. The most romantic neighbourhood to stay in Rome.
💡 Area tip: Stay in the historic centre (Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori, Prati) — walking distance to everything. Avoid staying near Termini station.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Rome
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Trastevere evening
Bars
💡 Best neighbourhood for an aperitivo and evening out. Piazza di Santa Maria is the social hub.
Pigneto nightlife
Bars
💡 Where Romans actually go out. Cheaper, less touristy, authentic. Necci dal 1924 is a classic.
Terme di Caracalla opera
Opera
💡 Open-air opera in ancient Roman baths — July and August. One of the world's great opera settings.
Auditorium Parco della Musica
Concerts
💡 Renzo Piano-designed concert hall. Rome's main venue for classical and jazz.
Testaccio club district
Nightclub
💡 Rome's main clubbing area. Rashomon, Rec23, and Villaggio Globale. Mostly open Thu–Sat.
Campo de' Fiori evening
Bars
💡 Transforms into outdoor bar scene at night. Lively and touristy — fun for one night.
Jazz club Alexanderplatz
Jazz
💡 Rome's best jazz club near the Vatican. Live music nightly. Book a table for dinner shows.
Estate Romana
Festival
💡 June–September — hundreds of free outdoor cinema, concert and theatre events across the city.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Romans eat late and go out even later — dinner from 9pm, bars from 11pm. Nightclubs don't fill until 1:30am. Most clubs charge €10–20 entry including first drink.
💡 Travel Tips for Rome
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
Euro (€). Many tourist areas cash-preferred. Carry some cash for smaller trattorias and street food.
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Weather
Hot summers 30–38°C (avoid July–August if heat-sensitive), mild winters 8–15°C. Spring and autumn are perfect.
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SIM / Data
EU SIM works with roaming. Buy a TIM or Iliad SIM locally. Free WiFi at most hotels.
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Plugs
Type C/F/L plugs (230V). UK and US visitors need adapters.
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Tipping
Not obligatory — coperto (cover charge) already added. Leave €1–2 for good service. Never expected.
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Dress code
Covered shoulders and knees required to enter churches and the Vatican. Carry a scarf to put on.
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Emergency
Call 112 for all emergencies. Carabinieri (military police): 112. Tourist police (English): 06 4686.
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Safety
Generally safe but watch for pickpockets on buses (especially 40, 64) and at main train station (Termini).
📅 Best time to visit
April–June and September–October. Avoid August (extreme heat, many locals leave). Christmas and Easter are beautiful but crowded.
🛂 Visa information
Visa-free for EU, US, Canada, Australia, UK (up to 90 days). ETIAS required from 2025 for non-EU visitors.
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.
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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.
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Rome is located in Europe. It is the 2.8 million population city in Italy.
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The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Rome is
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Today's sunrise and sunset times for Rome are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Rome's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
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