Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Rome

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London. The current difference is 1 hour. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
RomeItaly 🇮🇹

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Europe/RomeUTC+2
02 — Difference

London vs Rome

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Rome.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Rome
UTC+2
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between London and Rome working hours (09:00–17:00) is 10:00–17:00 Rome time — that's 09:00–16:00 in London — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
London zone
Europe/London
Rome zone
Europe/Rome
London offset
UTC+1
Rome offset
UTC+2
London DST
Yes
Rome DST
Yes
Countries
United Kingdom · Italy
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Rome?

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London right now.

Is London ahead of Rome?

No, London is 1 hour behind Rome.

Do London and Rome observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

What is the best meeting time between London and Rome?

A good window is 10:00–17:00 in Rome (09:00–16:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.