Italy — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Italy. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Europe/Rome
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+1
Capital
Rome
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+39
Currency
EUR
Region
Europe
Country Code
IT
Current Time in Italy
The primary timezone is Europe/Rome (currently UTC+1). Italy has 11 major cities tracked below.
View Italy World Clock →Public Holidays in Italy — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Italy for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Italy Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Italy
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Italy.
Italy Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Italy
Italy observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.
Italy DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Italy in?
Italy uses the Europe/Rome timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+1. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Italy observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Italy observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Italy?
Italy has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Italy holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome. The country's calling code is +39 and its currency is EUR.
What is the current time in Italy?
The current UTC offset in Italy is UTC+1 (Europe/Rome). Visit the world clock page for Italy to see live times for cities in the country.