Time in Vatican City
Vatican (Holy Sea)
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- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Daylight
The basics
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET)
- IANA zone
Europe/Rome- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00, when standard time applies
- Against Dublin
- 1 hour ahead
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Longest day
- 15h 13m of daylight, around the June solstice
- Shortest day
- 9h 08m of daylight
- Coordinates
- 41.90°N, 12.45°E
The next clock change in Vatican City
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, when 03:00 becomes 02:00 and everyone gains an hour.
| Date | Clocks go | Local time becomes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2026 | back | 03:00 → 02:00 |
| 28 Mar 2027 | forward | 02:00 → 03:00 |
| 31 Oct 2027 | back | 03:00 → 02:00 |
| 26 Mar 2028 | forward | 02:00 → 03:00 |
| 29 Oct 2028 | back | 03:00 → 02:00 |
Questions
What time is it in Vatican City right now?
Vatican City keeps Central European Time (UTC+02:00). Vatican City is 1 hour ahead of Ireland. The clock at the top of this page shows the current time, read live from your device.
How many hours ahead is Vatican City from Ireland?
Vatican City is currently 1 hour ahead of Ireland.
Does Vatican City change its clocks?
Yes. Vatican City observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, when 03:00 becomes 02:00.