Current Time in Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹
Lat/Long: 44.49° N, 11.34° E
Elevation: 54 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 11,739 cities in Italy by population
Region: Emilia-Romagna
IANA Timezone: Europe/Rome
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Italy: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Italy: CEST
Daylight Hours in Bologna
Bologna gets 15h 29m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset is at 20:58.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 49m near the December solstice to 15h 33m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 02:56 | 05:29 | 13:14 | 17:21 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 02:56 | 05:29 | 13:14 | 17:22 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 02:55 | 05:29 | 13:14 | 17:22 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 02:54 | 05:29 | 13:14 | 17:22 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:54 | 05:29 | 13:15 | 17:23 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:54 | 05:29 | 13:15 | 17:23 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:53 | 05:29 | 13:15 | 17:23 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
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How Far Is Bologna From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 839 km | NW (309deg) |
| London | 1,154 km | NW (317deg) |
| Moscow | 2,232 km | NE (47deg) |
| Dubai | 4,475 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,295 km | E (96deg) |
| New York | 6,665 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,244 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,582 km | SW (231deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bologna?
Bologna next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bologna's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bologna and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.5deg S, 168.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bologna
What time is it in Bologna right now?
The current local time in Bologna is 10:56 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Bologna follows the Europe/Rome time zone.
What time zone is Bologna in?
Bologna uses the Europe/Rome IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bologna?
Is Bologna on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bologna is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bologna today?
Today in Bologna: sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset is at 20:58, giving 15h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bologna tonight?
The moon phase over Bologna tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Bologna?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bologna, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.