Genoa is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Genoa and your time
Genoa at a glance
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Liguria |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 44.40° N, 8.94° E |
Time zone in Genoa
The Europe/Rome rules put Genoa on standard time (UTC+1 (CET)) since Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Genoa is on the same time as the rest of Italy, including the capital, Rome.
Clock changes in Genoa, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
How far ahead or behind Genoa is
A 9:00 AM start in Genoa is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Genoa and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Genoa
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Genoa grows from 8 hours 50 minutes to 15 hours 32 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 42 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Genoa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:57 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Genoa
Genoa lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time and 1:25 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Genoa
All the places listed below keep the same time as Genoa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piacenza | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Parma | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Novara | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Milan | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turin | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Monza | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reggio Emilia | 138 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pisa | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Genoa today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
More cities in Italy
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Plan around the time in Genoa
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Genoa and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Genoa in?
Genoa uses the Europe/Rome time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Genoa?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Genoa and New York?
Genoa is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Genoa and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Genoa on the same time as Rome?
Yes. Genoa and Rome both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Genoa?
About 15 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.