Rome, Italy
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About Rome, Italy
Rome is the capital of Italy and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, founded in 753 BCE according to legend. The city contains the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and Vatican City — the seat of the Catholic Church.
Time zone details
Rome observes CET/CEST (Europe/Rome in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Italy from abroad
The international dialing code for Italy is +39. To call a phone number in Rome, dial your country's international access code, then +39, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Italy
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Italian. Many businesses and tourist areas in Rome will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Rome
- Colosseum — 2,000-year-old gladiatorial amphitheater that held 50,000-80,000 spectators.
- Vatican City — Independent city-state with St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
- Trevi Fountain — Baroque masterpiece — tradition says tossing a coin guarantees your return to Rome.
Top local foods of Rome
- Cacio e pepe — Pasta with pecorino cheese and black pepper — three ingredients, technical perfection.
- Carbonara — Roman classic of pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, and pecorino — no cream, ever.
- Suppli — Fried rice ball stuffed with mozzarella and ragu, eaten as Roman street food.
Working with someone in Rome
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Rome, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.