Current local time in Messina, Italy
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Messina
Messina, Italy uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Rome), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 218,786.
| Country: | Italy |
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| Coordinates: | 38°03′N / 14°52′E |
| Population: | 218,786 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Italian |
| Country calling code: | +39 |
Time zone in Messina
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Rome |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Messina is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Messina today
| Sunrise: | 07:16 |
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| Sunset: | 18:13 |
| Solar noon: | 12:45 |
| Day length: | 10h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:49 – 18:40 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Messina
- London+1 hMessina is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hMessina is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hMessina is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Messina time
What time zone is Messina in?
Messina uses the IANA time zone Europe/Rome (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Messina observe daylight saving time?
Messina is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Messina and London?
Right now Messina is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Messina and New York?
Right now Messina is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.