What time is it in Italy?

Italy uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. Italy observes Daylight Saving Time.

What is the best time to call Italy?

The best time to call Italy is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (UTC+1). Use our visual tool above to see the overlap with your local time.

Does Italy observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Italy observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, the offset changes to UTC+2.

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Current Time in Italy

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Central European Time (CET) · UTC+1

Observes DST

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Quick Reference

Country	🇮🇹 Italy
Primary Timezone	Central European Time
Abbreviation	CET / CEST
UTC Offset	UTC+1
DST	Yes — UTC offset changes to UTC+2
Number of Time Zones	1
Business Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET