Offset
There is no time difference between Rome and Rotterdam.
Rome (CEST) is currently the same time as Rotterdam (CEST).
CEST: UTC+2
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Rome (9 AM–5 PM in Rotterdam).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Rome (1:00 PM Rotterdam).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Italy
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
- International Workers DayFri, May 1
- Republic DayTue, Jun 2
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- St. Francis of Assisi's DaySun, Oct 4
- All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
The Netherlands
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- King's DayMon, Apr 27
- Liberation DayTue, May 5
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Rome | Rotterdam | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Rome and Rotterdam observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:36 AM
- Sunset
- 8:44 PM
- Day length
- 15h 8m
- Sunrise
- 5:25 AM
- Sunset
- 9:59 PM
- Day length
- 16h 34m
Daylight overlap: 15h 8m — 5:36 AM–8:44 PM in Rome (5:36 AM–8:44 PM in Rotterdam). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
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- CIA
- FCO
- BGY
- LIN
- MXP
- NAP
- FLR
- TSF
- VCE
Airports in Central European Time
- AMS
- RTM
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