Time difference

Time Difference Between Rome and Mecca

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

01 — Right now

Current local time

RomeItaly 🇮🇹

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Europe/RomeUTC+2
MeccaSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
02 — Difference

Rome vs Mecca

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

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Rome
UTC+2
Mecca
UTC+3
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

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

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Rome observes daylight saving time while Mecca does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
Rome zone
Europe/Rome
Mecca zone
Asia/Riyadh
Rome offset
UTC+2
Mecca offset
UTC+3
Rome DST
Yes
Mecca DST
No
Countries
Italy · Saudi Arabia
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08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Rome and Mecca?

Mecca is 1 hour ahead of Rome right now.

Is Rome ahead of Mecca?

No, Rome is 1 hour behind Mecca.

Do Rome and Mecca observe daylight saving time?

Rome observes daylight saving time while Mecca does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Rome and Mecca?

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