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Europe/RomeCurrent time and detailed information for Central European Time (Europe/Rome) in Rome

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Current TimeUTC+1CETDST UTC+2
00:56:03
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 00:56:03Rome, Italy2.9M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierEurope/Rome
RegionEurope
CountryItaly (IT)
Primary CityRome
Coordinates41.9028°N, 12.4964°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC+1
DST OffsetUTC+2
AbbreviationCET
DST AbbreviationCEST
Population2,900,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-11-12T23:56:03.375Z
Unix Timestamp
1794527763
RFC 2822 Format
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:56:03 GMT
Local Format
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 00:56:03

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC1h ahead
New York6h ahead
London1h ahead
Tokyo8h behind
Sydney9h behind

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Central European Time (Europe/Rome) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Rome?

The current local time in Rome, Italy is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 00:56:03. Rome is located in the Central European Time (Europe/Rome) timezone.

What is the time difference between Rome and UTC?

Rome follows Central European Time (Europe/Rome) time. The current offset from UTC is +1 hours.

Does Rome observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Italy. The current time is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 00:56:03, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Central European Time (Europe/Rome)

Central European Time (Europe/Rome) is the standard time used in Rome, Italy and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC+1 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.