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Solar data for the Vatican
Pick a place for today's sun position, a sun path diagram, the best fixed tilt for solar panels and the monthly output of an off-grid array at 70°.
Largest places in the Vatican at a glance
| Place | Latitude | Best tilt | Off-grid tilt | Sun hours/day (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatican City | 41.9° N | 34° | 66° | 4.42 |
Daylight and clock time in the Vatican
In Vatican City the longest day of the year lasts 15 h 14 min and the shortest 9 h 08 min. The clocks change twice a year: forward on Sun 29 Mar, back on Sun 25 Oct (Europe/Vatican).
| Time zone | Places | UTC offset | Clocks change in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Vatican | 1 | UTC+1, in summer UTC+2 | Forward on Sun 29 Mar, back on Sun 25 Oct |
Questions about solar in the Vatican
Does the Vatican use daylight saving time?
The clocks change twice a year: forward on Sun 29 Mar, back on Sun 25 Oct (Europe/Vatican).
How long is the longest day in the Vatican?
15 h 14 min in Vatican City; the shortest day lasts 9 h 08 min in Vatican City.