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Rome
Italy
1:31 AM
Mon, Aug 17
UTC+2Europe/Rome
Time Difference
Rome vs Abuja Time Difference
Compare the current local time in Rome, Italy and Abuja, Nigeria.
Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets
Current difference
Abuja is currently 60 minutes behind Rome.
This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.
24-hour comparison
Compare Rome and Abuja hour by hour
See how a full local day in Rome, Italy maps to Abuja, Nigeria. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.
Best working-hours overlap
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Rome
corresponds to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Abuja.
Rome
Europe/Rome
Abuja
Africa/Lagos
Availability
12:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
11:00 PM
Previous daySun, Aug 16
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Possible
9:00 AM
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8:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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9:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
11:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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Good overlap
12:00 PM
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11:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
1:00 PM
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Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Good overlap
4:00 PM
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Good overlap
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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Night
Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.
On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.
Call planning
Best time to call Abuja from Rome
Compare typical business hours in Rome, Italy and Abuja, Nigeria to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.
Rome
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Italy
Best overlap
Abuja
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nigeria
The best time to call Abuja from Rome is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Rome. This corresponds to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Abuja.
Other reasonable windows
Rome
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Abuja
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Rome
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Abuja
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.
Time difference explained
Rome and Abuja time difference explained
Current local-time relationship
Abuja is currently 1 hour behind Rome.
Rome uses Europe/Rome and currently has an offset of UTC+2. Abuja uses Africa/Lagos and currently has an offset of UTC+1.
Working-hours overlap
For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rome, corresponding to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Abuja.
Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.
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FAQ
Rome to Abuja time difference FAQ
Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Rome and Abuja.
What is the time difference between Rome and Abuja?
The current time difference between Rome and Abuja is 1 hour. Abuja is currently 1 hour behind Rome.
Is Abuja ahead of or behind Rome?
Abuja is currently 1 hour behind Rome.
What time is it in Abuja when it is 9:00 AM in Rome?
Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Rome corresponds to 8:00 AM in Abuja. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.
What is the best time to call Abuja from Rome?
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Rome. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Abuja.
Can the time difference between Rome and Abuja change?
Yes. The time difference can change if Rome or Abuja changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Europe/Rome and Africa/Lagos for date-aware calculations.