United Kingdom
Italy
London to Rome Time Difference
Rome is 1 hour ahead of London
London vs Rome — At a Glance
London to Rome — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Rome
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Rome (population: 2.8M) is known for the Colosseum, Vatican City, ancient Roman history, and Italian cuisine.
Business Hours Overlap
Rome is a major tourism destination. Travel agents and hospitality businesses frequently coordinate bookings across the 1-hour time difference with London.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Rome (+39) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Rome uses EUR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London primarily speaks English, while Rome speaks Italian. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Rome visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Rome?
Rome, Italy is 1 hour ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Rome is in the Europe/Paris timezone (UTC+2).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Rome?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Rome.
What is the best time to call Rome from London?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Rome anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Rome use?
Rome, Italy uses EUR. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Rome?
The primary language in Rome is Italian. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Rome from London?
To call Rome from London, dial your international access code followed by +39 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Rome uses +39.
