Rai's public documentation distinguishes programme information, video on RaiPlay, audio on RaiPlay Sound and the international Rai Italia offering. These names are useful navigation clues rather than interchangeable labels for the same television service. An Italy guide can explain the difference between looking up a programme, finding an official episode page and following Italian-language international programming. It should retain Italian titles and clarify whether a description concerns a domestic or international context. A page about Rai Italia can discuss its purpose for audiences abroad without claiming that its programme schedule duplicates domestic Rai channels or that every domestic show is available internationally.
Italian titles should remain available alongside English explanations. Domestic Rai programming, international Rai Italia and audio-only content need clear labels.
Country and language reference
| Reference | Detail |
|---|---|
| Directory name | Italy |
| ISO code | IT |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital reference | Rome |
| Language context (CLDR snapshot) | Italian, English, French, Venetian |
A dated clock example
Use Europe/Rome with the fixture date for Italian examples. International Italian-language audiences may be in another zone, so convert from the published programme time to the viewer’s location rather than assuming Italy as the viewing location.
| IANA time zone | Local date and time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Rome | 2026-11-04 21:00:00+01:00 | +0100 |
Viewing questions with a local answer
- RaiPlay video versus RaiPlay Sound audio
- Rai Italia’s international context
- Original Italian programme names and episode discovery
