Current Time in Venice, Italy 🇮🇹
Lat/Long: 45.44° N, 12.33° E
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #129 of 11,739 cities in Italy by population
Region: Veneto
IANA Timezone: Europe/Rome
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m 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 Venice, Italy is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Venice currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Venice sits in the Europe/Rome time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 2 m, Venice is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 844 km away. Venice is a significant city in Italy, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Venice gets 10h 55m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:28 and sunset at 18:23.
Venice Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Venice
Venice gets 10h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Venice is at 07:28 and sunset in Venice is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 42m near the December solstice to 15h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Venice and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Venice right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Italy
Cities Sharing Venice's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Venice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:46 | 07:27 | 12:56 | 15:54 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:47 | 07:28 | 12:56 | 15:52 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:48 | 07:30 | 12:55 | 15:51 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:50 | 07:31 | 12:55 | 15:49 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:51 | 07:32 | 12:55 | 15:48 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:52 | 07:34 | 12:55 | 15:47 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:54 | 07:35 | 12:55 | 15:46 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Venice
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Moon Phases & Times for Venice
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Distances & Clock Changes in Venice
How Far Is Venice From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 844 km | WNW (300deg) |
| London | 1,137 km | NW (311deg) |
| Moscow | 2,103 km | NE (48deg) |
| Dubai | 4,427 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,229 km | E (97deg) |
| New York | 6,681 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,129 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,561 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Venice?
Venice next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Venice's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Venice and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.4deg S, 167.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Venice
What time is it in Venice right now?
The current local time in Venice is 03:35 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Venice follows the Europe/Rome time zone.
What time zone is Venice in?
Venice uses the Europe/Rome IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Venice?
Is Venice on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Venice has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Venice today?
Today in Venice: sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset is at 18:23, giving 10h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Venice tonight?
The moon phase over Venice tonight is Waxing Crescent with 26.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Venice?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Venice, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.