Rome observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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Rome Time Zone: CET/CEST and UTC+1
Rome operates on CET/CEST (UTC+1), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 1 hour. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Rome.
Rome observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Rome and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Rome, useful reference points: Rome is 1 hour ahead of London on GMT and 6 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Rome right now?
Rome follows CET/CEST (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Rome, updated every second.
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome is in CET/CEST (UTC+1). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Rome.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Rome observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?
Rome (CET, UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
Rome (CET, UTC+1) is 6 hours ahead of New York (during EDT, UTC−4).