What time is it in Bologna right now?

Bologna is on Europe/Rome, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Bologna in?

Bologna uses the IANA time zone Europe/Rome, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Bologna today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:59 AM and sets at about 8:42 PM local time in Bologna, giving roughly 14h 44m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:21 PM.

Italy · Emilia-Romagna

Current local time in Bologna

Bologna keeps time on the Europe/Rome zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

11:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC+2

Bologna time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Rome
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Coordinates: 44.49°, 11.34°
Population: 394,843
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Bologna today

Computed from Bologna's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Solar noon: 1:21 PM
Day length: 14h 44m
Civil dawn: 5:19 AM
Civil dusk: 9:22 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:36 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:05 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Bologna time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Bologna is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	7h behind

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Working with Bologna time

Scheduling across Europe/Rome is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Bologna and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Rome.Track clock changesSee exactly when Bologna next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Bologna beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Bologna offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Rome baked in, not guessed.

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Bolognatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Bologna right now?: Bologna is on Europe/Rome, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Bologna in?: Bologna uses the IANA time zone Europe/Rome, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Bologna today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:59 AM and sets at about 8:42 PM local time in Bologna, giving roughly 14h 44m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:21 PM.