What time zone does Rome use?

Rome uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time, which runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Is this clock accurate?

The clock is as accurate as your device's system clock, which is typically synchronized to the millisecond via NTP. The conversion to Europe/Rome is handled by the browser's built-in Intl API using the IANA timezone database.

Does Italy observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Italy (and Rome) observes CEST (UTC+2) from the last Sunday of March through the last Sunday of October. The rest of the year it uses CET (UTC+1).

How is this different from just searching "Rome time" on Google?

This tool shows a large, easy-to-read live clock that updates every second, displays the full date with day name, and clearly shows the current UTC offset — useful when you need more than a quick glance.

What cities share the same time zone as Rome?

Rome shares its time zone with Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw, and many other Central European cities.

Current Time in Rome

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See the exact current time and date in Rome, Italy, updating live every second.

Rome, Italy

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UTC+1

Timezone Europe / Rome

Current offset UTC+1 (CET)

Country Italy (IT)

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Summary

See the exact current time and date in Rome, Italy, updating live every second.

How it works

Your browser reads the current UTC timestamp.
The Intl.DateTimeFormat API converts it to the Europe/Rome timezone.
The clock display updates every second via setInterval.
The UTC offset label switches automatically between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2) based on the current daylight saving time status.
No data is sent to any server — everything runs client-side.

Use cases

Check whether business hours in Rome are active before calling.
Schedule a meeting with colleagues or clients in Italy.
Find out whether Italian offices, banks, or shops are likely open.
Track the Rome time while traveling or working remotely.
Confirm the correct time zone offset when sending international emails.
Coordinate live events, webinars, or broadcasts across time zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu