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Current Date And Time In Venice, Italy

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:52:14 CEST
State: Veneto
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 51,298
District: Provincia di Venezia

✈️ Venice, Veneto, Italy - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Venice, Veneto, 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 Venice.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Venice 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 Venice — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Italy, which includes Venice, 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 Venice.

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 Venice. 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 Venice.

🚔
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 Venice for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Venice
International Airport • VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Venezia (VE), IT
8
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Venice From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Venice 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)844 km525 mi~ 1h 45m
London (United Kingdom)1,137 km707 mi~ 2h 05m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,426 km2,750 mi~ 5h 57m
New York (United States)6,681 km4,152 mi~ 8h 37m
Toronto (Canada)6,842 km4,252 mi~ 8h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)9,561 km5,941 mi~ 12h
Los Angeles (United States)9,875 km6,136 mi~ 12h 22m
Singapore (Singapore)10,016 km6,224 mi~ 12h 32m
Sydney (Australia)16,314 km10,137 mi~ 19h 57m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,267 km11,351 mi~ 22h 14m

✈ 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 Venice, 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 Venice 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 Time5:52 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Venice to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:52 PM on Saturday in Venice. 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 Venice 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 Venice
New York (United States)Sat, 11:52 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:52 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:52 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:52 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 5:52 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:52 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:52 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:52 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:52 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:52 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 Venice — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Venice 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 Venice

Knowing which languages are used in Venice 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 Venice. 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
Giudecca (Veneto, Italy)1 mi1 kmSSW
⬆️
Murano (Veneto, Italy)2 mi3 kmNE
⬆️
Lido (Veneto, Italy)2 mi4 kmSE
⬆️
Campalto (Veneto, Italy)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
Bagaron (Veneto, Italy)4 mi6 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Venice

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Venice is the Colosseum (Italy), about 395 km away. Straight-line distances from Venice to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy395 km245 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,617 km1,626 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,049 km3,758 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,832 km4,866 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,193 km5,712 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,448 km5,871 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,654 km6,620 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Venice, 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 Venice and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Venice.

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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🧭 Venice's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Venice

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Venice. 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 Venice — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Venice

Venice 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 Venice

The closest airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), about 8 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 Venice From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Venice 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 Venice gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Venice

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

🔎 Explore More About Venice

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Venice

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

Venice, 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 Venice use?

Venice 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 Venice?

In Venice, 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 Venice?

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the nearest airport to Venice, about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Venice 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 Venice?

Venice shares the official and regional languages of Veneto 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 Venice?

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