Time zone
CET / CEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Rome.
Current local time
Current Time in Rome
See the current time in Rome, Italy. Rome observes Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
08:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Central European Summer Time — UTC+2
Rome time zone at a glance
The key facts for Rome, Italy, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Rome
Rome keeps Central European Time, the UTC+1 offset shared by Italy and most of mainland Europe. From the last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October the city shifts to Central European Summer Time at UTC+2. The Vatican City and San Marino, both enclaves within Italy, follow the same clock as Rome. Italy has supported the idea of ending the seasonal switch in EU debates, but no continent-wide decision has been reached, so Rome continues to change its clocks twice a year.
Rome changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). The live clock above reads Rome's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Rome time
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
Do Vatican City and Rome share the same time?
Yes. Vatican City lies within Rome and follows exactly the same offsets and clock changes throughout the year.
When does Rome change its clocks?
Italy moves clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, like the rest of the EU.
Current time in other cities
Compare Rome with other major world clocks.
Paris Current local time in Paris, France (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Berlin Current local time in Berlin, Germany (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Madrid Current local time in Madrid, Spain (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Amsterdam Current local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Moscow Current local time in Moscow, Russia (UTC+3 (no DST since 2014)). Lisbon Current local time in Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)).
Time tools for Rome
Learn about time zones
Background guides that explain how Rome's clock relates to the rest of the world.