Vatican City facts
| Capital | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 0 km² · 0 sq mi · 109 acres |
| Languages | Italian, Latin |
| Demonym | Vatican |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +3 |
| Internet domain | .va |
| Capital coordinates | 41.9027, 12.4541 |
Time difference
Vatican City is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Vatican City is about 0% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Vatican City is about 0% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Vatican City to Washington, D.C.: about 7,214 km (4,483 mi) as the crow flies.
- Vatican City to London: about 1,432 km (890 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Vatican City shares land borders with 1 country: Italy.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Vatican City?
The capital of Vatican City is Vatican City.
How big is Vatican City?
Vatican City covers about 0 km² (0 sq mi), ranking 196 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0% of the size of the United States. It is about 0% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Vatican City in?
Vatican City uses UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) today. When it is noon in Vatican City, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Vatican City use?
Vatican City uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Vatican City?
The international calling code is +3. From the United States dial 011 3 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 3.
What language is spoken in Vatican City?
Official or national languages: Italian, Latin.