Vatican City time now, live flip clock
Synchronizing time
Vatican City uses Central European Time (CET), with a standard offset of UTC+1, and changes clocks seasonally. The clock below shows whichever offset is in force. The live clock is synchronized with Digital Clock Online’s server after the page loads.
Time zone in Vatican City
Vatican City has one time zone, Central European Time (CET).
| Time zone | Standard time | Daylight saving time |
|---|---|---|
| Central European TimeVatican | CET, UTC+1 | CEST, UTC+2 |
Time zone names for developers
| IANA zone | Standard time | Daylight saving time |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Rome | CET, UTC+1 | Yes |
When the clocks change in Vatican City
Clocks in Vatican City change twice a year.
Sunday 25 October 2026
3:00 AMto2:00 AM
Sunday 28 March 2027
2:00 AMto3:00 AM
How many hours ahead or behind Vatican City
On 7 October 2026, London is 1 hour behind Vatican City.
| City | Difference from Vatican City |
|---|---|
| London | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 6 hours behind |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead |
| Your time zone | Detected after this page loads |