Current Time in Rome
The current local time in Rome, Italy, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Rome’s official time zone (Europe/Rome) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Rome vs other Europe cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Rome.
How to read the time in Rome
- 01 The large clock shows Rome’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Rome relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Rome time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome, Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone (IANA identifier). Rome observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rome shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Rome's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?
The gap between Rome and London depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours London and other cities are ahead of or behind Rome right now.
Is this Rome clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Rome's official IANA time zone (Europe/Rome) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.