Current time in Vatican City
Local time in Vatican City
The time in Vatican City is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Vatican City is Central European Time (CET). Vatican City is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Vatican City starts at March 29, 2025.
Details for the time in Vatican City
| Current time | 12:15 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Vatican |
| Your time difference | 6 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Vatican City Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Vatican City uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Vatican City.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 26, 2024 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 29, 2025 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |