Italy facts
| Capital | Rome |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 301,336 km² · 116,346 sq mi · 74,461,632 acres |
| Language | Italian |
| Demonym | Italian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +39 |
| Internet domain | .it |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F, L |
| Capital coordinates | 41.8919, 12.5113 |
Time difference
Rome is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Italy is about 3.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Italy is about 1.2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Rome to Washington, D.C.: about 7,219 km (4,486 mi) as the crow flies.
- Rome to London: about 1,435 km (892 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Italy shares land borders with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
How big is Italy?
Italy covers about 301,336 km² (116,346 sq mi), ranking 72 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Italy in?
Rome uses UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) today. When it is noon in Rome, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Italy use?
Italy uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Italy?
The international calling code is +39. From the United States dial 011 39 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 39.
What language is spoken in Italy?
Official or national language: Italian.