Current Time in Bologna, Italy

Bologna currently observes Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST, UTC+2).

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CEST UTC+2 Sunday, July 26, 2026

05:42:14

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It is 5:42 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. Bologna currently observes Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST, UTC+2). Clocks in Bologna move back 1 hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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About Bologna

Bologna is a city located in Italy. Bologna is in the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+1). It shares this time zone with Rome and Milan. Its main airport uses the IATA code BLQ.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Bologna

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↑ Sunrise 5:54 AM 14 hours 53 minutes of daylight Sunset 8:47 PM ↓

Time differences

Bologna vs major cities right now

Shanghai China +6h 11:42 AM → Beijing China +6h 11:42 AM → Istanbul Turkey +1h 6:42 AM → Lagos Nigeria −1h 4:42 AM → Mumbai India +3:30 9:12 AM → Sao Paulo Brazil −5h 12:42 AM → Mexico City Mexico −8h 9:42 PM → Delhi India +3:30 9:12 AM →

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Reference

Bologna time zone details

Time zone

Europe/Rome

Zone name

Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST)

UTC offset now

UTC+2

Daylight saving

Yes — currently active

Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC

Coordinates

44.49, 11.34

Clocks in Bologna move back 1 hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Convert Bologna time

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Convert to Bologna time

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bologna in?

Bologna is in the Europe/Rome time zone and observes Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+2.

What is the current time in Bologna?

It is currently 5:42 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Bologna, Italy.

Does Bologna observe daylight saving time?

Clocks in Bologna move back 1 hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

When is sunrise and sunset in Bologna today?

Sunrise today is at 5:54 AM and sunset at 8:47 PM — 14 hours 53 minutes of daylight.

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