Daylight Saving Time in Holy See (2026–2027)
Holy See observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 29 March 2026 and back on 25 October 2026.
CET schedule
2026
- 29 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in March.
- 25 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
2027
- 28 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in March.
- 31 October 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
Daylight saving time in Holy See: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Holy See?
On 29 March 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2). The rule is the last Sunday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Holy See?
On 25 October 2026 at 02:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1). The rule is the last Sunday in October.
Does the whole of Holy See observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Holy See changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.