Does Rome observe daylight saving time (DST)?

Yes, Rome observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on 2026-03-29 (clocks move forward to GMT+2).

Time in Rome, Lazio, Italy — Local Time & Date

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Current local time in 🇮🇹 Rome, Lazio, Italy.

CET/CEST UTC+01:00

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Relative to UTC

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Noon here = 11:00 UTC

09:00 here = 08:00 UTC

12:00 here = 11:00 UTC

17:00 here = 16:00 UTC

ISO Week

11 Odd Week

Sun

06:25

17:55

Today

Mid-morning in Rome. Offices are busy, meetings are underway. The current offset is UTC+01:00.

Daylight Saving Time

Last Clock Change

2025-10-26

Clocks moved back to GMT+1

Next Clock Change

2026-03-29

Clocks will move forward to GMT+2

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Quick Facts

Country	🇮🇹Italy
State / Region	Lazio
Timezone	CET/CEST
UTC Offset	UTC+01:00
DST	Yes — daylight saving time observed
Population	2,318,895
Elevation	52 m
Sunrise	06:25
Sunset	17:55
Coordinates	41.89°N, 12.51°E

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Time Difference to Major Cities

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Dubai	+3h	--:--
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Singapore	+7h	--:--
Tokyo	+8h	--:--
Sydney	+10h	--:--
Sao Paulo	-4h	--:--
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Shanghai	+7h	--:--

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the business hours in Rome?

Standard business hours in Rome are 09:00–17:00 local time (CET/CEST). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.

What is the UTC offset for Rome?

Rome is currently at UTC+01:00. The timezone identifier is CET/CEST. When it is noon in Rome, it is 11:00 UTC. You can embed a live Rome clock on your website.

What ISO week number is it in Rome?

It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Rome. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.

Does Rome observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Rome observes daylight saving time (DST). The most recent change was on 2025-10-26, when clocks moved back to GMT+1. The next change is on 2026-03-29, when clocks will move forward to GMT+2.