πŸ‡»πŸ‡¦ Current Time in Vatican, Vatican City

Timezone Details

Timezone
Europe/Vatican
Full Name
Central European Standard Time
UTC Offset
GMT+1 / GMT+2
Daylight Saving
Observed
DST Starts
Mar 30, 2026
Clocks move forward 1 hour
DST Ends
Oct 26, 2026
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Dawn at 6:16 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Dusk at 6:31 PM
Day Length
11h 19m
Noon at 12:23 PM
Moon 100%
Full Moon
Rise 6:21 PM Β· Set 6:48 AM

Time Differences

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York6 hours behind
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London1 hour behind
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo8 hours ahead
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sydney10 hours ahead

Live Time Comparison

What Time Is It in Vatican?

The current local time in Vatican, Vatican City is displayed in the live clock above. Vatican is in the GMT+1 timezone (GMT+1). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.

What Timezone Is Vatican In?

Vatican uses the Europe/Vatican timezone. The abbreviation is GMT+1, with a UTC offset of GMT+1. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to GMT+2 (GMT+2).

Does Vatican Observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Vatican observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is GMT+1 (GMT+1). During DST it changes to GMT+2 (GMT+2). DST starts on Mar 30, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Oct 26, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).

What Is the Time Difference Between Vatican and Other Cities?

Compared to Vatican: New York is 6 hours behind. London is 1 hour behind. Tokyo is 8 hours ahead. Sydney is 10 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.

What Are the Best Times to Call Vatican?

The best time to call Vatican is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+1. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add Vatican to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.

What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in Vatican?

Today in Vatican, sunrise is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon occurs at 12:23 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and Vatican's latitude.

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