Days in Genoa are currently getting shorter, about 21 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Genoa
Genoa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.4048° N, 8.9444° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,943 km (3,071 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,076 km (3,154 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,962 km (9,297 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 711 km (442 mi) east
Genoa lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Genoa
The point on Earth exactly opposite Genoa is near Wellington - when it's noon in Genoa, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Genoa
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Genoa
Genoa is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Genoa is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Genoa
In Genoa, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 32m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 50m, a difference of roughly 6h 42m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Genoa's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Genoa at 44.40° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Genoa
With a population of 580,097, Genoa ranks as the 6th most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Genoa
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA / LIMJ) is a major international airport serving Genoa directly.
Current local time at the airport is 02:33:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Genoa
Genoa uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Rome. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Genoa
Business hours in Genoa (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Genoa
Compare time in Genoa with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Genoa
Official national holiday observed in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Genoa in?
Genoa follows the Europe/Rome time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Genoa at UTC+2.
What time is it in Genoa right now?
The current local time in Genoa is 02:33:46 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Genoa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Genoa is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Genoa?
Genoa is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Genoa?
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is the airport serving Genoa. The current local time at the airport is 02:33:46.
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