Italy is 6 hours behind China. When it's noon in Italy, it's 18:00 in China.
Italy runs on Europe/Rome; China runs on Asia/Shanghai. Together they are 6 hours apart.
Daily overlap window
Both Italy and China are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).
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Overlap (2h)
Best call times between these locations
There is a 2-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours.
09:00 Rome / 15:00 Beijing✓ Both working
10:00 Rome / 16:00 Beijing✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
Italy6 holidays
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 4St. Francis of Assisi's Day
Nov 1All Saints Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
China3 holidays
Jun 19Dragon Boat FestivalSOON
Sep 25Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1National Day
Italy and China — practical scheduling
Italy (Italy) and China (China) are 6 hours apart. With a 2-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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If you are in Italy, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in China — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in Italy, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in China — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am Italy".
