Current local time in Vatican City
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Europe/VaticanUTC+1 / UTC+2
Vatican City keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Vatican.
Daylight saving time in Vatican City
Vatican City changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2
Cities on the same time as Vatican City
These places show the same clock as Vatican City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
Vatican City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Vatican
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
- Country
- Vatican
- Coordinates
- 41.90°, 12.45°
- Population
- 829
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Vatican City today
Computed from Vatican City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Vatican City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Vatican City is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 6h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 1h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 2h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 9h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Vatican City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Vatican City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Vatican City, updated every second from your device's clock. Vatican City keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is Vatican City in?
- Vatican City is in the IANA time zone Europe/Vatican: Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- Does Vatican City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
- Which cities share Vatican City's time?
- Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Paris, Budapest, Warsaw keep the same clock as Vatican City all year.
Planning something with Vatican City?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Vatican City and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Vatican City into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Vatican City offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Vatican time zone set correctly.