Geographic position of Parma
Parma is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.7994° N, 10.3262° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,987 km (3,099 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,032 km (3,127 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,006 km (9,324 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 816 km (507 mi) east
Parma 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 Parma
With a population of 198,292, Parma ranks as the 17th most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Parma
Parma Airport (PMF / LIMP) is a regional airport serving Parma directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:57:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Parma
Parma 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 Parma
Business hours in Parma (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 Parma
Compare time in Parma with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Parma in?
Parma 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 Parma at UTC+2.
What time is it in Parma right now?
The current local time in Parma is 19:57:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Parma observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Parma 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 Parma?
Parma is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Parma?
Parma Airport (PMF) is the airport serving Parma. The current local time at the airport is 19:57:48.
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