Current Time in Catania, Italy 🇮🇹
Lat/Long: 37.49° N, 15.07° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 11,739 cities in Italy by population
Region: Sicily
IANA Timezone: Europe/Rome
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
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
The time now in Catania, Italy is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Catania currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Catania are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Rome zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Catania lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. Catania is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 1627 km off. As one of Italy's largest cities, Catania is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Catania gets 10h 54m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:16 and sunset at 18:10.
Catania Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Catania
Catania gets 10h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Catania is at 07:16 and sunset in Catania is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 34m near the December solstice to 14h 45m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Catania and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Catania right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Italy
Cities Sharing Catania's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Catania.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 24 Oct ● | 05:46 | 07:16 | 12:43 | 15:46 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:46 | 06:17 | 11:43 | 14:45 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:47 | 06:18 | 11:43 | 14:44 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:48 | 06:19 | 11:43 | 14:43 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:49 | 06:20 | 11:43 | 14:42 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:50 | 06:21 | 11:43 | 14:41 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 04:51 | 06:22 | 11:43 | 14:40 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Catania
Sunrise
in Catania
↑
7:16 AM
Sunset
in Catania
↓
6:10 PM
Day Length
10h 54m
Dawn
in Catania
6:49 AM
Dusk
in Catania
6:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Catania
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
97.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:29
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Catania
How Far Is Catania From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,627 km | NW (325deg) |
| London | 1,962 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Moscow | 2,638 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Dubai | 4,019 km | E (98deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,920 km | E (93deg) |
| New York | 7,339 km | NW (304deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,273 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,359 km | SW (234deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Catania?
Catania next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Catania's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Catania and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.5deg S, 164.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Catania
What time is it in Catania right now?
The current local time in Catania is 20:50 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Catania follows the Europe/Rome time zone.
What time zone is Catania in?
Clocks in Catania follow the Europe/Rome IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Catania?
Is Catania on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 24, 2026, Catania has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Catania today?
Catania sees sunrise at 07:16 and sunset at 18:10 today, giving 10h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Catania tonight?
The moon phase over Catania tonight is Full Moon with 97.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Catania?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Catania, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.