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Current Date And Time In Rome, Italy

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:37:48 CEST
State: Lazio
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,318,895
District: Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale

✈️ Rome, Lazio, Italy - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Rome, Lazio, Italy using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Rome.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Rome with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Rome — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Italy, which includes Rome, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Italy before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Italy's time zone +01:00, country calling code +39 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .IT. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Rome.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+39
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.IT

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Italy — police 113, ambulance 118, fire brigade 115, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Rome. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Rome.

🚔
Police
113
🚑
Ambulance
118
🚒
Fire
115
📞
General
112

📊 Italy At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Italy — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.895
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
84.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$40,385
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Italy development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Rome for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Rome
Regional Airport
Rome Urbe Airport
Rome, IT
7
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Rome's exact coordinates, or Rome's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Rome From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rome to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,107 km688 mi~ 2h 03m
London (United Kingdom)1,435 km892 mi~ 2h 26m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,319 km2,684 mi~ 5h 50m
New York (United States)6,892 km4,282 mi~ 8h 51m
Toronto (Canada)7,083 km4,401 mi~ 9h 05m
Tokyo (Japan)9,852 km6,122 mi~ 12h 20m
Singapore (Singapore)10,015 km6,223 mi~ 12h 32m
Los Angeles (United States)10,191 km6,332 mi~ 12h 44m
Sydney (Australia)16,320 km10,141 mi~ 19h 57m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,393 km11,429 mi~ 22h 23m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Rome, Italy is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Rome requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time6:37 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Rome to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:37 PM on Saturday in Rome. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Rome right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Rome
New York (United States)Sat, 12:37 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:37 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:37 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:37 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:37 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:37 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:37 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:37 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:37 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:37 AM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Rome — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Rome is the Euro (EUR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
€ 0.8790
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6135
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6233
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Rome

Knowing which languages are used in Rome helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
ItalianFrenchGermanLadinSlovene

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Rome. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Esquilino (Lazio, Italy)1 mi1 kmNNE
⬆️
Monti (Lazio, Italy)1 mi1 kmWNW
⬆️
Celio (Lazio, Italy)1 mi1 kmWSW
⬆️
Roma (Lazio, Italy)1 mi2 kmNW
⬆️
Castro Pretorio (Lazio, Italy)1 mi2 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Rome

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Rome is the Colosseum (Italy), about 2 km away. Straight-line distances from Rome to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy2 km1 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,417 km1,502 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,071 km3,773 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,067 km5,012 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,205 km5,720 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,356 km5,814 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,579 km6,574 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Rome shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Lazio and Italy. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Lazio Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Lazio, including major hub cities.
✈️ Italy Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Italy.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Rome, Italy runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F/L socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Rome and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Rome.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
LType L: Three round inline pins
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🧭 Rome's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Rome

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Rome. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Rome — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Rome

Rome keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Italy. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Rome

The closest airport to Rome is Rome Urbe Airport, about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Rome From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Rome needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Rome gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Rome

Rome rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Rome — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Rome

ℹ️ Rome OverviewSee the full profile of Rome — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Rome MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Rome for distance and direction.
💰 Rome CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Rome

What side of the road do people drive on in Rome?

Rome, like the rest of Italy, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Rome use?

Rome runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F/L sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Rome?

In Rome, reach police on 113, ambulance on 118, fire brigade on 115, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Rome?

Rome Urbe Airport is the nearest airport to Rome, about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Rome in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Rome runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Rome?

Rome shares the official and regional languages of Lazio and Italy — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Rome?

No — Rome uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Rome currency page for live rates.