🧳 United States to Italy: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Italy on a United States passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United States to Italy at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Euro (EUR)
- Time: Italy (Rome) is 6 hours ahead of United States (Washington D.C.) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Italy uses plug type C, F, L, and United States uses A, B.
- Voltage: Voltage is different (120 V at home, 230 V in Italy). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 112 general · 113 police · 118 ambulance · 115 fire
- Tipping: Not required – a small 'coperto' cover charge is common; round up for good service
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm weather and fewer crowds
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United States to Italy – questions
Do United States passport holders need a visa for Italy?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Italy?
The Euro (EUR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your US dollar.
What is the time difference between United States and Italy?
Italy (Rome) is 6 hours ahead of United States (Washington D.C.) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Italy?
Yes, bring an adapter: Italy uses plug type C, F, L, and United States uses A, B. Voltage is different (120 V at home, 230 V in Italy). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Italy?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Italy?
112 general · 113 police · 118 ambulance · 115 fire.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm weather and fewer crowds.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Italy?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 10 Sep 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Italy because of terrorism.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.