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)
Vatican City uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, throughout the country and observes daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the exact time in Vatican City now and updates every second.
Qibla Direction from Vatican City
From Vatican City, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 123deg (ESE), about 3,422 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Vatican City on a live compass.
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
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Daylight Hours in Vatican City
In the capital, Vatican City, the sun is up for 10h 45m today. Sunrise in Vatican City is at 07:31 and sunset in Vatican City is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
Moon in Vatican City
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Vatican City and major cities across Vatican City.
Cities in Vatican City A–Z
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 Fri 12:47:40
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Vatican City | Fri 12:47:40 |
Current Time in IANA Time Zones Used in Vatican City
- Europe/Rome Fri 12:47:40
- Europe/Vatican Fri 12:47:40
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Europe/Rome | Fri 12:47:40 |
| Europe/Vatican | Fri 12:47:40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican City
What time is it in Vatican City right now?
The current local time in Vatican City is 12:47:40 CEST on Friday, 23 October 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 12:47:40.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Vatican City today?
Today in Vatican City, the capital of Vatican City: sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset is at 18:16 local time.
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 All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — in 9 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.
Time Zone Converters for Vatican City
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Sunrise and Sunset in Vatican City
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Current Weather 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 All Saints' Day on 1 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Name Day of the Holy Father. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Vatican City to plan your schedule.
- All Saints' Day • Sunday
- All Souls' Day • Monday
- Immaculate Conception • Tuesday
- Christmas Eve • Thursday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- Saint Stephen's Day • Saturday
- Saint John the Evangelist's Day • Sunday
- Last Day of the Year • Thursday
- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God • Friday
- Epiphany • Wednesday