Current Local Time in Bologna

Bologna, Italy (GMT+2)

16:58:15

Friday, April 24, 2026

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Bologna is located in the Europe/Rome timezone in Italy.

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📞+39 051
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🏢Business Hours in Bologna

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneRome
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAEurope/Rome
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No DST changes
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Bologna follows Rome and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

☀️Climate

Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-35°C) and cold foggy winters (0-8°C).

🏛️Top Attractions

Piazza MaggioreTwo TowersBasilica di San PetronioUniversity of BolognaArchiginnasio

📍About Bologna Time Zone

Bologna is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+2). Bologna observes Daylight Saving Time.

Quick Facts: Bologna Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Rome (UTC+2)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: Italy
  • Coordinates: 44.49, 11.34
  • Calling Code: +39 051

🌐Time Difference from Bologna

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CityNowDiffOverlap
🌅New YorkUnited States10:58 AM-6h
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☀️LondonUnited Kingdom3:58 PM-1h
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🌙TokyoJapan11:58 PM+7h
No overlap
☀️ParisFrance4:58 PMSame
Good overlap
🌆DubaiUnited Arab Emirates6:58 PM+2h
Good overlap
🌙SingaporeSingapore10:58 PM+6h
Limited
🌙Hong KongHong Kong10:58 PM+6h
Limited
🌙ShanghaiChina10:58 PM+6h
Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bologna is in the Rome time zone (UTC+2). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Bologna is located in Italy.

Bologna is in the Rome time zone, which is UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Rome.

Yes, Bologna observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to October. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.

Bologna is 1 hour ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Bologna. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.

Bologna is 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Bologna. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

The best time to call Bologna is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Rome). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Bologna and your location.

Standard business hours in Bologna are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Rome. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.

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Last updated: April 2026✓ Data verified by WhatTime.city Editorial Team

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