Days in Milan are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 Milan
Milan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.4643° N, 9.1895° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,061 km (3,145 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,958 km (3,081 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,080 km (9,370 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 717 km (446 mi) east
Milan 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 Milan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Milan is near Wellington - when it's noon in Milan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Milan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Milan
Milan is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Milan 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 Milan
In Milan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 42m, a difference of roughly 6h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Milan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Milan at 45.46° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Milan
With a population of 1,371,498, Milan ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Milan
Milano Linate Airport (LIN / LIML) is a major international airport serving Milan directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:47:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Milan
Milan 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 Milan
Business hours in Milan (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 Milan
Compare time in Milan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Milan
Official national holiday observed in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Milan in?
Milan 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 Milan at UTC+2.
What time is it in Milan right now?
The current local time in Milan is 14:47:42 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Milan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Milan 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 Milan?
Milan is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Milan?
Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is the airport serving Milan. The current local time at the airport is 14:47:42.
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