At a Glance — Today’s Typical Hours
| Site | Open | Last Entry | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum | 08:30 | ~1 hour before closing (e.g., 18:15 when closing 19:15) | Seasonal closing times (see table below). Official source confirms 08:30 opening & 19:15 summer close; last entry 18:15. |
| Roman Forum & Palatine | 09:00 (Mar–Sep) | ~1 hour before closing (aligned with park hours) | Hours broadly align with Colosseum seasonal schedule; last entry typically 1h before close. |
Always check availability on your exact date; special events or heat advisories may adjust time slots.
Seasonal Opening Hours — Colosseum (with last entry)
| Season / Dates | Opening Hours | Last Entry | Typical Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 – late Mar (pre‑DST) | ~08:30 – 16:30 | ~15:30 | Closed: Jan 1 & Dec 25. Hours can vary on special event days. |
| Last Sun in Mar – Aug 31 (summer) | 08:30 – 19:15 | 18:15 | |
| Sep 1 – Oct 26 | ~08:30 – 18:30 | ~17:30 | |
| Oct 27 – Dec 31 (post‑DST) | ~08:30 – 16:30 | ~15:30 |
Official page confirms summer schedule (08:30–19:15, last entry 18:15) and Forum/Palatine morning opening at 09:00 in summer. Sources: Parco archeologico del Colosseo website. See citations at bottom.
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Hours
These archaeological areas generally follow the Colosseum’s seasonal schedule, with an opening around 09:00 in summer and last entry about 1 hour before closing. Check your ticket/voucher for the exact window.
- Summer example (Mar → Sep): 09:00 – 19:15 (last entry 18:15)
- Winter examples: similar to Colosseum seasonal ranges; last entry typically 1 hour before close
- Combo tickets often allow one entry to the Colosseum at your booked time and one entry to the Forum/Palatine within the validity window on the same/next day
Closing Days & Exceptions
- Closed: January 1 and December 25 (most years).
- Last entry: typically 1 hour before posted closing time across sites.
- Night openings: special after‑hours programs (e.g., “A Night at the Colosseum”) operate on selected evenings with separate time slots (commonly 20:00–00:00, last entry ~22:30) — schedules vary by season.
- Extraordinary updates: weather/heat advisories or events may shift hours for health & safety.
If your trip falls on holidays (e.g., mid‑August Ferragosto) or during heat waves, verify hours and ticket availability on the official page before you go.
Related Ticket Pages
Skip‑the‑Line · Guided Tours · Underground · Night Tours · Combo (3‑Site) · Last‑Minute
Sources (official & reference)
- Parco archeologico del Colosseo — “Opening Times and tickets” (Colosseum 08:30; summer close 19:15; last entry 18:15; Forum/Palatine 09:00 in summer). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Parco archeologico del Colosseo — Event notice confirming summer hours on Aug 15, 2025 (Colosseum 08:30–19:15, last 18:15; Forum/Palatine 09:00–19:15, last 18:15). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Official night program example: “A Night at the Colosseum” (evening slots, separate ticket). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}