Geographic position of Taranto
Taranto is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.4644° N, 17.2471° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,504 km (2,799 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,514 km (3,426 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,523 km (9,024 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,461 km (908 mi) east
Taranto 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 Taranto
With a population of 198,585, Taranto ranks as the 16th most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Taranto
Brindisi Airport (BDS / LIBR) is a major international airport located about 63 km (39 mi) from Taranto.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Taranto
Taranto 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 Taranto
Business hours in Taranto (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 Taranto
Compare time in Taranto with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Taranto in?
Taranto 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 Taranto at UTC+2.
What time is it in Taranto right now?
The current local time in Taranto is 19:58:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Taranto observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Taranto 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 Taranto?
Taranto is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Taranto?
Brindisi Airport (BDS) is the nearest airport to Taranto, located about 63 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:16.
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