Geographic position of Palermo
Palermo is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.1166° N, 13.3636° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,243 km (2,636 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,776 km (3,589 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,262 km (8,862 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,170 km (727 mi) east
Palermo lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Palermo
With a population of 648,260, Palermo ranks as the 5th most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Palermo
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO / LICJ) is a major international airport located about 25 km (15 mi) from Palermo.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Palermo
Palermo 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 Palermo
Business hours in Palermo (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 Palermo
Compare time in Palermo with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Palermo in?
Palermo 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 Palermo at UTC+2.
What time is it in Palermo right now?
The current local time in Palermo is 19:58:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Palermo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Palermo 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 Palermo?
Palermo is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Palermo?
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is the nearest airport to Palermo, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:17.
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