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Doing Business in Italy: Time, Currency and Market Guide

View Italy business hours, current Rome time, euro reference, and market guide before planning outreach.

Country snapshot

CapitalRome
Currency Euro (EUR)
Time zoneEurope/Rome
Business weekMonday to Friday
Stock exchangeBorsa Italiana
Market codeBIT

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Doing business in Italy

Italy is a major market for manufacturing, luxury goods, design, automotive, fashion, food, and professional services. For UK and European businesses, it is easy to schedule because the working day is closely aligned. This page helps with the practical timing and reference details needed for first contact and follow-up.

Business etiquette and practical notes

Use professional communication with a clear purpose, realistic timelines, and a well-presented follow-up. Relationship building still matters, especially in longer sales cycles.

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Borsa Italiana

Frequently asked questions

Most UK office hours overlap effectively with Italy.

Italy uses the euro, with the currency code EUR.

Borsa Italiana is the main market reference for Italy.