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Ricordate il fuso orario: in Italia siamo un'ora avanti rispetto al Portogallo.

Remember the time zone: in Italy we are one hour ahead of Portugal.

Pronunciation

'Fuso orario' = FU-zo o-RA-ryo. Two words; 'fuso' has two syllables.

When to use it

Use this when coordinating meetings with colleagues, clients or partners in different countries. Italy's time zone (CET/CEST) is central to European scheduling conversations.

What it means

'Fuso orario' (time zone) is a key phrase for international remote work. 'Essere avanti/indietro rispetto a' (to be ahead/behind relative to) is the natural Italian construction for expressing time zone differences.

Variations

Propongo le dieci del mattino ora italiana.

I propose ten o'clock in the morning, Italian time.

Always specify the timezone when proposing cross-border meeting times

Che ora sono da voi adesso?

What time is it where you are now?

Quick check before scheduling; shows international awareness

Troviamo un orario comodo per tutti i fusi.

Let us find a time convenient for all time zones.

Collaborative approach; important for multi-country teams

Mini Dialogue

Collega spagnola: Possiamo fare la call alle nove? Tu: Ricordate il fuso orario — in Italia siamo un'ora avanti. Per me saranno le dieci. Collega spagnola: Ah giusto! Allora spostiamo alle dieci vostre? Tu: Perfetto. Ci vediamo alle dieci ora italiana.

Spanish colleague: Can we have the call at nine? You: Remember the time zone — in Italy we are one hour ahead. For me it will be ten o'clock. Spanish colleague: Ah right! So shall we move it to ten your time? You: Perfect. See you at ten Italian time.

Cultural Note

Italy (CET/UTC+1, CEST/UTC+2 in summer) is at the heart of European time zones. Many Italian companies work with international partners in the UK (1 hour behind), US (6-9 hours behind) and Asia (7-9 hours ahead). Mastering time zone communication is essential for internationally-connected Italian remote workers.