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Time Difference: London to Rome

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇮🇹RomeUTC+1
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5
🇮🇹
Rome, Italy
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
1 hour
Rome is 1 hour ahead of London

London vs Rome timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Rome (Italy) uses Europe/Rome at UTC+1. This means Rome is 1 hour ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Rome

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in London, which is 10am5pm in Rome. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonRomeStatus
6am7amLondon early, Rome early
7am8amLondon early, Rome early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmLondon evening, Rome evening
6pm7pmLondon evening, Rome evening
7pm8pmLondon evening, Rome evening
8pm9pmLondon evening, Rome evening
9pm10pmLondon evening, Rome late evening
10pm11pmLondon late evening, Rome late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Rome

Both London and Rome observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour behind year-round.

Distance between London and Rome

Great-circle distance
1,434 km
Direct flight time
~2h 41m

London and Rome are 1,434 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Rome?
The current time difference is 1 hour. London is currently 1 hour behind Rome.
Is London ahead of Rome?
No. London is currently 1 hour behind Rome.
What time is it in Rome when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 10am in Rome.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Rome?
The best window is 9am–4pm in London, which is 10am–5pm in Rome. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Rome observe daylight saving time?
Both London and Rome observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are London and Rome?
London and Rome are 1,434 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 41 minutes.