Time Difference Between Italy and Germany
As of 31 August 2026, Germany is on the same time as Italy. This difference is fixed: neither zone shifts its clocks against the other, so it holds all year.
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Rome, Italy
00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Rome
Berlin, Germany
0h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Berlin
Germany is on the same time as Italy.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Rome | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Germany | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Berlin | UTC+2 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Italy to Germany
Every hour of today in Italy and what it is in Germany. Highlighted rows fall inside Germany working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Italy | Germany |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Italy | Germany |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–18:00 in Italy (09:00–18:00 in Germany)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 9 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–21:00 in Italy (08:00–21:00 in Germany)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Italy puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. The gap between Italy and Germany stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
Germany puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. The gap between Italy and Germany stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Italy and Germany: common questions
What is the time difference between Italy and Germany?
Germany is on the same time as Italy, and this does not change during the year because the difference between these two zones is fixed.
When it is 9:00 AM in Italy, what time is it in Germany?
It is 09:00 AM in Berlin, Germany. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Germany ahead of or behind Italy?
Neither. Italy and Germany are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Italy and Germany observe daylight saving time?
Both Italy and Germany change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Germany ranges from level with it to level with it relative to Italy.
What is the best time to call Germany from Italy?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Italy time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in Germany. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Rome, Italy (UTC+2) and Berlin, Germany (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.