CINQUE TERRE TIMEZONE

Time Zone in Cinque Terre

  • Standard Time (Winter Months): Cinque Terre operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC +1. This time zone is used from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March.
  • Daylight Saving Time (Summer Months): During the summer, Cinque Terre observes Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC +2. This is the daylight saving period, lasting from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Key Dates

  • Start of Daylight Saving Time (CEST): Clocks are moved forward by one hour at 02:00 AM CET on the last Sunday in March, switching to UTC +2.
  • End of Daylight Saving Time (CET): Clocks are moved back by one hour at 03:00 AM CEST on the last Sunday in October, reverting to UTC +1.

Impact on Travelers

If you’re visiting Cinque Terre from a different time zone, keep in mind the local time adjustments based on the season. Daylight saving time is in place to make better use of natural daylight in the evening hours, which can be particularly useful when planning outdoor activities or exploring the villages during the long summer days.