Current Time in Vatican City 🇻🇦
Continent: Europe
Capital City: Vatican City
- Time in Vatican City (Pop. 800)
ISO Alpha 2/3: VA, VAT
Uses Daylight Savings Time: Yes ✅ (View Daylight Savings Time Changes)
IANA Time Zone: Europe/Vatican (UTC+01:00)
Time Zone Overview for Vatican City
- Vatican City uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Vatican City run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in Vatican City
Vatican City observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, changing from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Time Difference Between Vatican City and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Vatican City right now.
Best Time to Call Vatican City
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Vatican City:
Daylight Hours in Vatican City
In the capital, Vatican City, the sun is up for 14h 39m today. Sunrise in Vatican City is at 05:57 and sunset in Vatican City is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
Moon in Vatican City
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Time in All Cities in Vatican City by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 1 cities in Vatican City.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Vatican City
- Time now in Vatican City Sat 16:01:38
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Vatican City | Sat 16:01:38 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Vatican City
- Europe/Rome Sat 16:01:38
- Europe/Vatican Sat 16:01:38
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Europe/Rome | Sat 16:01:38 |
| Europe/Vatican | Sat 16:01:38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican City
What time is it in Vatican City right now?
The current local time in Vatican City is 16:01:38 CEST on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The country uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.
How many time zones does Vatican City use?
Vatican City spans 2 time zones: Europe/Rome, Europe/Vatican.
What is the capital of Vatican City?
The capital of Vatican City is Vatican City, where the current local time is 16:01:38.
Does Vatican City observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes — Vatican City observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks typically advance one hour in spring and fall back in autumn.
When is the next public holiday in Vatican City?
The next public holiday in Vatican City is Day Before Assumption of Mary on Friday, August 14, 2026 — in 20 days.
How many cities in Vatican City are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 1 cities across Vatican City (out of 1 total in our database).
Which countries border Vatican City?
Vatican City shares a border with: Italy.
When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for Vatican City viewers?
The next solar eclipse is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — Total Solar Eclipse — Greenland, Iceland, Spain. From Vatican City, visibility depends on your latitude — check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 18 days from today.
Time Zone Converters used in Vatican City
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Sunrise and Sunset in Vatican City
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Information about Vatican City
| Population | 921 |
| Area | 0 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 336 |
| FIPS Code | VT |
| Top Level Domain | .va |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Phone Prefix | +379 |
| Country Code | +379 |
| Postal Code Format | ##### |
| Postal Code Regex | ^(\d{5})$ |
| Languages | FR (fr), IT (it), LA (la) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇮🇹 Italy |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Vatican City
This year, Vatican City observes 29 public holidays, with 29 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Day Before Assumption of Mary on 14 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Saints Peter and Paul's Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Vatican City to plan your schedule.
- Day Before Assumption of Mary • Friday
- Assumption of Mary Day • Saturday
- Day After Assumption of Mary • Sunday
- Name Day of the Holy Father • Thursday
- All Saints' Day • Sunday
- All Souls' Day • Monday
- Immaculate Conception • Tuesday
- Christmas Eve • Thursday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- Saint Stephen's Day • Saturday