Current Time in Rome, Italy
Roma
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Italia
Dialling: +39
City Details
Rome
Roma
Lat: 41.9028° N
Long: 12.4964° E
Population: 2,873,000
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
GMT+2
Public Holidays
Whit Monday
May 25in 5dRepublic Day
Jun 2in 13dAssumption Day
Aug 15in 87d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Rome is the capital of Italy and of the Lazio region, with 2.76 million residents in the municipality as of 2024, making it the country's largest city and the third most populous in the EU. Known as the Eternal City, it encompasses 2,800 years of continuous urban history and contains the greatest concentration of antiquities in the world, including the Vatican — a sovereign city-state within Rome's boundaries.
Administrative Region
Lazio (Latium)
IT-62
Local Currency
€
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.it
- ISO CodeIT-62
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
According to Roman tradition, Rome was founded on 21 April 753 BCE by Romulus on the Palatine Hill — one of the Seven Hills of Rome. Archaeological evidence confirms a hilltop village on the Palatine from around 900 BCE. Rome became a republic in 509 BCE, the centre of the world's largest western empire by 100 CE, and was the most populous city on Earth during the reign of Emperor Augustus at nearly 1 million inhabitants. It became the capital of unified Italy in 1871.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /The Colosseum and Roman Forum (UNESCO)
- /Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- /Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon
- /Borghese Gallery — Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings
- /Trastevere neighbourhood for evening dining
🎒 Visitor Tip
Pre-book every major sight — the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel all sell out weeks in advance. Validate your bus and tram tickets immediately when boarding. The neighbourhood of Trastevere is the best for evening dining and an authentic local atmosphere. The Borghese Gallery requires advance booking and allows only 2-hour timed slots. Most fountains — including the Trevi — are free to view; bring a coin.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on the Seven Hills above the floodplain of the Tiber River, which flows through the city before entering the Tyrrhenian Sea 24km to the southwest. The hills — Palatine, Capitoline, Aventine, Caelian, Esquiline, Viminal and Quirinal — create a distinctive undulating terrain at 15–75m elevation within the historic centre. The wider municipality extends to the Apennine foothills to the east and the coast to the southwest.
Climate Stats
Mediterranean (Köppen Csa)
Avg Summer
25°C
Avg Winter
7°C
Annual Rainfall
786 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Rome
What timezone is Rome in?↓
Rome is in the Europe/Rome time zone (Europe/Rome), currently UTCGMT+2.
Does Italy observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Italy observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Rome go forward in March and back in October, switching between CET/CEST and CET/CEST.
What is CET/CEST?↓
CET/CEST stands for Europe/Rome. It is UTCGMT+2 and is the standard time used in Italy.
How many hours ahead is Rome compared to London?↓
Rome is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?↓
Rome is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Rome?↓
The time displayed for Rome is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+2 mean for Rome?↓
UTCGMT+2 means Rome is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Rome?↓
Standard business hours in Rome are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CET/CEST (UTCGMT+2). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Italy national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Rome and London?↓
Rome is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.