Geographic position of Trieste
Trieste is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.6495° N, 13.7768° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,082 km (3,158 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,937 km (3,068 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,101 km (9,383 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,072 km (666 mi) east
Trieste 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 Trieste
With a population of 204,338, Trieste ranks as the 13th most populous city in Italy, out of 640 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Trieste
Trieste Airport (TRS / LIPQ) is a major international airport located about 31 km (19 mi) from Trieste.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Trieste
Trieste 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 Trieste
Business hours in Trieste (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 Trieste
Compare time in Trieste with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Trieste in?
Trieste 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 Trieste at UTC+2.
What time is it in Trieste right now?
The current local time in Trieste is 19:58:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Trieste observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Trieste 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 Trieste?
Trieste is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Trieste?
Trieste Airport (TRS) is the nearest airport to Trieste, located about 31 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:16.
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