Daylight Savings Time Changes in Vatican City 🇻🇦 (2004)
| Country: | Vatican City |
| Capital: | Vatican City |
| Abbreviations: | VA, VAT |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +379 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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28 MAR
28 Mar 2004 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 March 2004, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 March 2004, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2004 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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31 OCT
31 Oct 2004 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 October 2004, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 October 2004, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Oct 2004 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
DST Changes Summary for Vatican City
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Vatican City
Does Vatican City use Daylight Saving Time in 2004?
Yes, Vatican City observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2004 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Vatican City?
The next scheduled time transition in Vatican City will take place on Sunday, 28 March 2004. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Vatican City follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Vatican City spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Vatican City?
Following the shift on 28 Mar 2004, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.