Current Time in Messina
About Messina
Messina is located in Italy, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 219,948. It runs on Europe/Rome time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Messina observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryItaly
- Population219,948
- Latitude38.1939°
- Longitude15.5526°
- Time zoneEurope/Rome
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Messina Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Messina's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Messina
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Italy National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Tue, Jan 6 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 5 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Liberation Day | Sat, Apr 25 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Republic Day | Tue, Jun 2 |
| Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | Sat, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Sat, Dec 26 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Wed, Jan 6 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Mar 28 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Liberation Day | Sun, Apr 25 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Republic Day | Wed, Jun 2 |
| Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | Sun, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Sun, Dec 26 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Thu, Jan 6 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 16 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Liberation Day | Tue, Apr 25 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Republic Day | Fri, Jun 2 |
| Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | Tue, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Wed, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Fri, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Sat, Jan 6 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Liberation Day | Wed, Apr 25 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Republic Day | Sat, Jun 2 |
| Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | Wed, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Thu, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sat, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Sun, Jan 6 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 21 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Liberation Day | Thu, Apr 25 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Republic Day | Sun, Jun 2 |
| Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | Thu, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Fri, Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sun, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Messina observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Messina
What time zone is Messina in?
Messina, Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Messina observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Messina observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Messina today?
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 6:26 PM in Messina today, giving 11h 23m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Messina and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Messina right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Messina?
Messina is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.