Time now in Italy

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Rome (CEST)

Your device clock is 331ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Rome, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

03:39:49
Thursday, September 17, 2026, week 38

Time in Italy now

Italy has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Italy is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Italy?

Official time in Italy is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Italy

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Rome UTC+01:00 Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy, Rome, Lazio, Milan, Lombardy

List of time zones used in Italy (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Rome UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Italy

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Italy depends on the region.

  • Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Italy use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Italy observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Italy

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Italy was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Rome): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Rome): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Italy?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Italy have?
Italy has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Italy use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Italy observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Italy time

To convert Italy time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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