Current time in Bologna
Italy · Europe/Rome
UTC offset
UTC+1
IANA time zone
Europe/Rome
DST status
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Business hours
09:00 – 17:00
Mon–Fri (typical)
Sunrise today
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Sunset today
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Day length
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Time difference
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About the time zone in Bologna
Bologna is in Italy and keeps time using the IANA time zone Europe/Rome. Its clocks run at UTC+1 in standard time and move to UTC+2 while daylight saving time is in effect. Because the switch dates differ between countries, the time difference between Bologna and cities elsewhere can change twice a year.
A quick reference: when it is 12:00 UTC, the local time in Bologna is 13:00 in January and 14:00 in July. The one-hour difference between those two answers is daylight saving time at work.
To convert a specific date and time, use the Time Zone Converter; to find a meeting slot that suits colleagues in Bologna and elsewhere, try the Meeting Planner.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Bologna use?
Bologna uses the IANA time zone Europe/Rome. Its standard-time offset is UTC+1, and it shifts to UTC+2 while daylight saving time is in effect.
Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Bologna move between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time) each year, so its time difference with other cities changes with the seasons.
What is the time difference between Bologna and New York?
In standard time, Bologna is 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can shift by an hour around daylight saving transitions, since the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
What is the time difference between Bologna and London?
In standard time, Bologna is 1 hour ahead of London. Around daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily differ by an hour.