Rome time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central European Summer Time (Europe/Rome) |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 03:00 AM → 02:00 AM, UTC+1 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:05 AM / 06:53 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Italy — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 41.9° N, 12.5° E |
New York to Rome time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Rome? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (3 hours).
| New York | Rome |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Rome time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Rome. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 1 hour behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 9 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Rome observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+1).
Sunrise and sunset in Rome
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:05 AM | 06:53 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:06 AM | 06:51 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:07 AM | 06:50 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:08 AM | 06:48 PM | 11 h 40 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:09 AM | 06:46 PM | 11 h 37 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:10 AM | 06:45 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:11 AM | 06:43 PM | 11 h 32 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Rome
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:37 AM – 06:48 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:48 AM – 07:42 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:16 PM – 07:10 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:10 PM – 07:21 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rome and New York?
Rome is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome is in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). IANA time zone ID: Europe/Rome.
Does Rome observe daylight saving time?
Rome observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+1).
When is golden hour in Rome?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Rome runs 06:16 PM – 07:10 PM and morning golden hour 06:48 AM – 07:42 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rome?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Rome is at 07:05 AM and sunset at 06:53 PM, a day length of 11 h 48 min (local time).