Days in Naples are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Naples
Naples is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.8522° N, 14.2681° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,548 km (2,826 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,471 km (3,400 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,566 km (9,051 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,201 km (746 mi) east
Naples 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 Naples
The point on Earth exactly opposite Naples is near Wellington - when it's noon in Naples, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Naples
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Naples
Naples is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Naples 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 Naples
In Naples, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 14m, a difference of roughly 5h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Naples's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Naples at 40.85° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Naples
With a population of 909,048, Naples ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Naples
Naples International Airport (NAP / LIRN) is a major international airport serving Naples directly.
Current local time at the airport is 03:09:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Naples
Naples 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 Naples
Business hours in Naples (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 Naples
Compare time in Naples with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Naples
Official national holiday observed in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Naples in?
Naples 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 Naples at UTC+2.
What time is it in Naples right now?
The current local time in Naples is 03:09:00 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Naples observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Naples 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 Naples?
Naples is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Naples?
Naples International Airport (NAP) is the airport serving Naples. The current local time at the airport is 03:09:00.
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