Current Time in Vatican City, Vatican City 🇻🇦
Lat/Long: 41.9° N, 12.45° E
Elevation: 55 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Vatican City
Country: 🇻🇦 Vatican City (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Vatican
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Vatican City: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Vatican City: CEST
Vatican City is in the Europe/Vatican time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Vatican City, Vatican City, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Vatican City
Vatican City gets 15h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Vatican City is at 05:34 and sunset in Vatican City is at 20:47.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
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:
Cities Sharing Vatican City's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Vatican City.
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Prayer Times in Vatican City
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 Jun ● | 03:17 | 05:34 | 13:10 | 17:13 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:17 | 05:34 | 13:11 | 17:13 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:17 | 05:34 | 13:11 | 17:14 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:17 | 05:34 | 13:11 | 17:14 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:17 | 05:34 | 13:11 | 17:14 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:17 | 05:35 | 13:11 | 17:14 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:17 | 05:35 | 13:12 | 17:14 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Vatican City
Sunrise
in Vatican City
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Vatican City
↓
8:47 PM
Day Length
15h 12m
Dawn
in Vatican City
4:59 AM
Dusk
in Vatican City
9:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Vatican City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 06:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:37
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How Far Is Vatican City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,103 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 1,432 km | NW (323deg) |
| Moscow | 2,378 km | NE (41deg) |
| Dubai | 4,324 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,179 km | E (95deg) |
| New York | 6,887 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,281 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,473 km | SW (232deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Vatican City?
Vatican City next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Vatican City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Vatican City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.9deg S, 167.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican City
What time is it in Vatican City right now?
The current local time in Vatican City is 03:59 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Vatican City follows the Europe/Vatican time zone.
What time zone is Vatican City in?
Vatican City uses the Europe/Vatican IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Vatican City?
Vatican City is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Vatican City local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Vatican City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Vatican City is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Vatican City today?
Today in Vatican City: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 20:47, giving 15h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Vatican City tonight?
The moon phase over Vatican City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 1.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Vatican City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Vatican City, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.