Days in Rome 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 Rome
Rome is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.8919° N, 12.5113° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,663 km (2,897 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,355 km (3,327 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,682 km (9,123 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,037 km (644 mi) east
Rome 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 Rome
The point on Earth exactly opposite Rome is near Wellington - when it's noon in Rome, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Rome
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Rome
Rome is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Rome 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 Rome
In Rome, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 7m, a difference of roughly 6h 6m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Rome's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Rome at 41.89° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Rome
With a population of 2,318,895, Rome ranks as the 1st most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rome
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA / LIRA) is a major international airport serving Rome directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:46:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Rome
Rome 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 Rome
Business hours in Rome (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 Rome
Compare time in Rome with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Rome
Official national holiday observed in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome 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 Rome at UTC+2.
What time is it in Rome right now?
The current local time in Rome is 14:46:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rome 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 Rome?
Rome is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rome?
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is the airport serving Rome. The current local time at the airport is 14:46:19.
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