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Vatican City (Città del Vaticano) is the world's smallest internationally recognised independent state by both area (0.44 km²) and population (approximately 800 residents), entirely surrounded by Rome, Italy. It operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). Vatican City is the sovereign territory of the Holy See — the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church — and the residence of the Pope. As headquarters of the world's largest Christian denomination (1.3 billion Catholics), Vatican City exercises profound global influence. St. Peter's Basilica — the world's largest church by interior area — and St. Peter's Square (designed by Bernini and holding up to 300,000 people) are the spiritual heart of global Catholicism. The Sistine Chapel, decorated by Michelangelo between 1508–1512, contains the world's most celebrated fresco ceiling. The Vatican Museums contain one of the world's greatest art collections accumulated by popes over 500 years. Vatican Radio broadcasts in 47 languages. The Papal Swiss Guard, founded 1506, are the world's oldest standing army.
Observes CEST (UTC+2) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October. The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Vatican City, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.
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