Milan is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Milan and your time
Milan at a glance
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Lombardy |
| 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 | 45.46° N, 9.19° E |
Time zone in Milan
The Europe/Rome rules put Milan on standard time (UTC+1 (CET)) since Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Milan is on the same time as the rest of Italy, including the capital, Rome.
Clock changes in Milan, 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 |
Milan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Milan 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 Milan 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Milan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Milan grows from 8 hours 43 minutes to 15 hours 41 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 58 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Milan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:00 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 43 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 Milan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Milan: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time and 1:25 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Milan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Milan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monza | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Novara | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bergamo | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Piacenza | 60 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brescia | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Parma | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Genoa | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turin | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Milan 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 Milan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Milan in?
Milan 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 Milan?
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 Milan and New York?
Milan 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 Milan and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Milan on the same time as Rome?
Yes. Milan and Rome both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Milan?
About 15 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 43 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.