Colosseum Opening Hours
The Colosseum is open through the year, except for Christmas and New Year’s.
High Season: April to September
Low Season: November to February
Colosseum Hours
The Colosseum is open daily from 08:30 AM until an hour before sunset. Closing hours vary depending on the time of year.
- 2 January to 15 February: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- 16 February to 15 March: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- 16 March to last Saturday of March: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Last Sunday of March to 31 August: 08:30 AM - 07:15 PM
- 1 September to 30 September: 08:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- 1 October to last Saturday of October: 08:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Last Sunday of October to 31 December: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
The Colosseum is closed on 1 January and 25 December.
The Roman Forum is open daily from 08:30 AM to 07:00 PM. Last admission is one hour before sunset.
The Roman Forum is closed on 1 January and 25 December.
Palatine Hill is open daily from 08:30 AM to an hour before sunset.
Palatine Hill is closed on 1 January and 25 December.
Best Time to Visit the Colosseum
As one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, the Colosseum is also buzzing with activity. The busiest time of the year is between April to September: the Colosseum witnesses peak crowds during this time. The best time to visit the Colosseum would be between November to February; not only will you experience lesser crowds, but the cool Italian winter will allow you to further enjoy your visit to Rome.
Try and visit the Colosseum on weekdays during early hours in the morning to avoid large crowds.
Colosseum Hours FAQs
Q. What are Colosseum hours?
The Colosseum is open daily from 08:30 AM to an hour before sunset through the year.
Q. When is the Colosseum closed?
The Colosseum is closed on 1 January and 25 December.
Q. What is the best time to visit the Colosseum?
For smaller crowds and pleasant weather, the best time to visit the Colosseum would be between November to February.
Q. What are Roman Forum hours?
The Roman Forum is open daily from 08:30 AM to an hour before sunset, through the year.
Q. What are Palatine Hill hours?
The Palatine Hill is open daily from 08:30 AM to an hour before sunset, through the year.