Current Time in Rome
Live Rome time with automatic updates
About Rome Time
Rome follows the Europe/Rome time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Rome.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Rome's official time zone (Europe/Rome), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Rome is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Rome is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Rome:
- •Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- •Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (some businesses)
- •Sunday: Closed except restaurants
Note: Long lunch breaks traditional. August is vacation month - city empties
Rome Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Colosseum
- •Vatican City
- •Trevi Fountain
- •Pantheon
- •Spanish Steps
💼 Major Companies
- •Eni
- •Enel
- •Generali
- •UniCredit
- •Telecom Italia
- •Leonardo
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Flexible - style and relationships matter more. Bella figura (good impression) important.
Business Etiquette:
Formal and stylish. Hierarchy respected. Long meals for relationship building.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
3:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST (9 AM - 6 PM Rome)
From Europe:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET
From Asia:
4:00 PM - 1:00 AM JST (9 AM - 6 PM Rome)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Rome:
🎉Ferragosto
Summer holiday, many businesses closed
Typically: August 15
🎉Republic Day
National holiday
Typically: June 2
🎉Immaculate Conception
Religious holiday
Typically: December 8
🎉Easter Monday
Day after Easter
Typically: March/April
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the Rome World Clock
Our Rome world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Rome.