What Time is it in Rome Right Now?
What time is it in Rome, Italy right now? Live Rome clock showing exact local time. Rome is 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). Updated every second.
About Rome Time Zone
Rome is the capital of Italy and a city of extraordinary historical significance, home to the Colosseum and Vatican. The time difference between Rome and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Rome time and time zones
What time is it in Rome right now?
The current local time in Rome, Italy is shown live above, updated every second. Rome is in the Europe/Rome timezone, 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Rome in?
Rome is in the Europe / Rome timezone, operating at UTC+1. Rome is the capital of Italy and a city of extraordinary historical significance, home to the Colosseum and Vatican.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Rome?
Rome is 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Rome decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Rome from the UK?
To call Rome during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 10am-6pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.