Rome is 6 hours ahead of New York during standard time. New York uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) while Rome uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1). When it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
During daylight saving time, the difference may vary slightly as both regions change clocks on different dates.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM New York time. This corresponds to 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Rome, catching Italian afternoon business hours.
Rome is Italy's capital and a major European business and cultural center. Italian-American business ties are strong across fashion, automotive, and finance. Direct flights take about 8.5 hours.