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Italy

Europe · IT

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8 hours behind Korea

Rome, Florence and Venice are linked by high-speed rail, so hopping between them is easy. The south gets fiercely hot in summer, making May–June and September–October the better windows.

CapitalRome
LanguagesItalian
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Standard timeUTC+1 · Observes daylight saving
Dialling code+39
Voltage230V / 50Hz
Plug typeF, L
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency112
Domain.it

Entry & visa

90 days in any 180 under the Schengen rules. Pickpocketing is frequently reported around major stations.

Worth knowing

Type L sockets (three pins in a row) turn up alongside type F, and some adapters will not fit — carry one that covers both.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Italy and Korea?

8 hours behind Korea (UTC+1). Observes daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Italy?

Voltage 230V / 50Hz, Plug type F, L.

Q. Do I need a visa for Italy?

90 days in any 180 under the Schengen rules. Pickpocketing is frequently reported around major stations.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.