Europe · Southern Europe · Sovereign state
Current time in Vatican City
A single time zone at UTC+02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Vatican City's time
A single time zone.
Vatican City is one of the world's smallest countries, operating in the Central European Time zone (UTC+1) with daylight saving time adjustments, sharing the same time as neighboring Italy.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Vatican City.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vatican City's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone does Vatican City use?
- Vatican City uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1 during standard time and Central European Summer TimeCEST) which is UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
- Do the clocks change in Vatican City?
- Yes, like most of Europe, Vatican City observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in autumn.
- What is the time difference between Vatican City and New York?
- Vatican City is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (EST) and 5 hours ahead during the summer months when both places observe daylight saving time.
- Is there a special time zone for Vatican City?
- No special zone was created for the tiny country. It uses the same time zone as Italy.
- Can I use a regular world clock app for Vatican City?
- Yes, you can use any world clock app; just look for "Vatican" or "Rome" in the city list.
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