Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy 🇮🇹 (2034)
| Country: | Italy |
| Capital: | Rome |
| Abbreviations: | IT, ITA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +39 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2034 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2034, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2034, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2034 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2034 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2034, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2034, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2034 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Italy (2034)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Aosta Valley | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Apulia | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Basilicate | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Calabria | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Campania | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Emilia-Romagna | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Friuli Venezia Giulia | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Lazio | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Liguria | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Lombardy | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Molise | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Piedmont | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Sardinia | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Sicily | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| The Marches | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Trentino-Alto Adige | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Tuscany | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Umbria | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
| Veneto | 26 Mar 2034 | 29 Oct 2034 |
DST Changes Summary for Italy
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Italy
Does Italy use Daylight Saving Time in 2034?
Yes, Italy observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2034 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Italy?
The next scheduled time transition in Italy will take place on Sunday, 26 March 2034. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Italy follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Italy follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Italy?
Following the shift on 26 Mar 2034, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.