UK Time vs Italy
Italy is one hour ahead of the UK almost all year, because both countries change their clocks together.
United Kingdom
Italy (Rome)
Figures for Monday 26 October 2026. Live figures need JavaScript.
Time difference
Italy uses Central European Time in winter and Central European Summer Time in summer, covering Rome, Milan, Naples and the rest of the country.
Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK for virtually the whole year, because both countries switch to and from summer time on the same dates in late March and late October.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what common UK times are in Italy on Monday 26 October 2026. On dates after a clock change in either country the times can differ: check the clock-change note or use the converter.
UK clocks go back at 2am BST (01:00 UTC) on Sunday 25 October 2026. Clocks in Italy change at the same moment as UK clocks, so 9am UK is 10am in Italy both before and after.
| UK time | Italy (Rome) |
|---|---|
| 9am | 10am |
| 12pm | 1pm |
| 5pm | 6pm |
| 9pm | 10pm |
Best time to call
With only an hour between them, almost any UK working hour suits Italy. UK 9am-5pm maps to Italy's 10am-6pm, a broad overlap for calls.
Daylight saving notes
The UK and Italy change their clocks on the same days, so the 1-hour gap stays consistent throughout the year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Italy?
Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK for almost the entire year, because both countries change their clocks on the same dates.
Does Italy observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Italy switches to summer time in spring and back in autumn, on the same days as the UK.
What time is it in Rome when it is 5pm in the UK?
When it is 5pm in the UK, it is normally 6pm in Rome.