Current Date And Time In Messina, Italy
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Messina, 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 Messina — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Messina | |
| District / County | Messina | |
| State | Sicily | |
| Country | Italy | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 219,948 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Sicily | #3 of 555 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +39 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .it | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 3 | |
| In Feet | 10 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.19 | |
| Longitude | 15.55 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.194° N 15.553° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 11' 38" N 15° 33' 9" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 11.64' N 15° 33.15' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sicily Capital | 192 km West of Palermo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Żebbuġ, Malta (263 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:07 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Rome |
Messina is a city situated in Sicily, Italy, within Europe. It falls under Messina, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Messina 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
The latitude and longitude of Messina pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Messina on the map
Messina 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
Payments and pricing in Messina run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Messina exchange rates
To ring a number in Messina 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 Messina and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Messina ranks #3 of 555 cities in Sicily. It lies about 192 km West of Palermo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sicily market. › Cities near Messina
Messina has a recorded population of approximately 219,948 people. That places it #3 of 555 cities with population data in Sicily. Browse more cities in Sicily for comparison.
Messina keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:07 AM and sets around 07:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Messina price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Messina currency page.
Messina is about 192 km West of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. See cities near Messina for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Messina lands you closest to Żebbuġ, Malta, about 263 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Messina sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
