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Catania, Sicily, Italy – Italy Flag

Current Date And Time In Catania, Italy

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:01:44 CEST
State: Sicily
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 311,584
District: Catania

🌎 Catania, Sicily, Italy – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Catania, a city in Sicily, Italy in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Catania — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Catania, Sicily Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCatania
District / CountyCatania
StateSicily
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population311,584
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Sicily#2 of 555 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+39
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.it
Elevation
In Meter7
In Feet23
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.49
Longitude15.07
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.492° N 15.07° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 29' 32" N 15° 4' 13" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 29.53' N 15° 4.22' E
Location Context
Distance to Sicily Capital165 km West-Northwest of Palermo
Nearest City in Another CountryŻebbuġ, Malta (175 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:56 AM
Sunset🌅 08:15 PM
Day Length14h 18m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Rome

Catania – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Catania, Sicily

Catania is a city situated in Sicily, Italy, within Europe. It falls under Catania, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Catania as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Sicily

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Catania

The latitude and longitude of Catania pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Catania on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Catania

Catania runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Catania

Payments and pricing in Catania run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Catania exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Catania

To ring a number in Catania from outside Italy, dial +39 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Catania and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Catania's Standing Within Sicily

By recorded population, Catania ranks #2 of 555 cities in Sicily. It lies about 165 km West-Northwest of Palermo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sicily market. › Cities near Catania

📊 How This Catania Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Catania into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Catania to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Sicily market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Catania. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Catania

👥 What is the population of Catania?

Catania has a recorded population of approximately 311,584 people. That places it #2 of 555 cities with population data in Sicily. Browse more cities in Sicily for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Catania in?

Catania sits within Catania, is part of Sicily in Italy. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Catania in?

Catania keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 08:15 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Catania?

Businesses and shops in Catania price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Catania currency page.

📍 How far is Catania from the state capital?

Catania is about 165 km West-Northwest of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. See cities near Catania for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Catania lands you closest to Żebbuġ, Malta, about 175 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Catania sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.