US and Italy Time Difference
What is the time difference?
Italy (Rome) is 6 hours ahead of the USA (New York). New York follows EST, while Italy uses CET.
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
Planning Calls Between the US and Italy
When planning a call, it is important to consider the 6-hour time difference between the US and Italy. The US (New York) is 6 hours behind Italy (Rome).
If you are in the US (New York), the most convenient time for a conference call or meeting is during the morning hours, which aligns with afternoon and early evening working hours in Italy.
US Time (New York): 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Italy Time (Rome): 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Quick Facts
Time Zones: New York follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), while Italy follows Central European Time (CET) or Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Daylight Saving Time: Both the USA and Italy observe Daylight Saving Time. However, the USA starts DST earlier (mid-March) and ends later (early November) than Europe. During these short transition periods, the time difference temporarily decreases to 5 hours. This tool automatically adjusts for this to show accurate live time.
Scheduling within this window ensures smooth communication without late evenings in Italy or very early mornings in the US. Easily create an event timer or a countdown timer for meetings between the US and Italy.