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Vatican City: plug type, voltage, driving side and emergency number
Quick travel facts for Vatican City (capital: Vatican City): which plug and voltage to pack for, which side of the road traffic uses, who to call in an emergency, and the calling code, currency and time zone. Data checked 2026-10-27.
Quick answers
Which side of the road do they drive on in Vatican City?
In Vatican City, traffic drives on the right. Driving side by country.
What is the emergency number in Vatican City?
The emergency number in Vatican City is 112, for police, ambulance and fire. Emergency numbers by country.
What currency does Vatican City use?
The official currency of Vatican City is the euro (EUR). Currency by country.
What time zone is Vatican City in?
Vatican City uses UTC+01:00 as its standard time. Clocks change for daylight saving time in at least part of the country. Time zones by country.
Vatican City travel facts at a glance
| Driving side | Drives on the right (right-hand traffic) |
|---|---|
| Emergency numbers | 112 (police, ambulance, fire) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Time zone(s) | UTC+01:00 (standard time) |
| Daylight saving | Clocks change in at least part of the country |
Not shown for Vatican City: plug types, voltage/frequency, calling code and official languages. Our sources either disagreed or only one source had it, so we left it out rather than guess.
Frequently asked questions
Is this travel information official?
No. GeoKnow is an independent site. The facts come from public datasets and are shown only where at least two sources agree. Always check official government travel advice before you go.
When was this checked?
The data was checked on 2026-10-27. Plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change, so confirm important details before travelling.
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Data checked 2026-10-27. These facts are compiled from public datasets and are shown only where at least two independent sources agree. GeoKnow is an independent site and is not an official source: rules, plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change. Before you go, confirm anything important with your government’s travel advice, the destination’s embassy, your airline, hotel or phone provider. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
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Sources: Plugs, voltage and frequency: Wikipedia “Mains electricity by country” and worldstandards.eu. Driving side: Wikipedia “Left- and right-hand traffic” and Wikidata. Emergency numbers: Wikipedia “List of emergency telephone numbers” and Wikidata. Calling codes: Wikipedia “List of telephone country codes”, Wikidata and REST Countries. Currency: REST Countries and Wikidata. Languages: REST Countries and Wikidata. Time zones: the IANA time zone database, cross-checked against Wikipedia or Wikidata. Tipping: Wikipedia “List of tipping customs by country” (single source, community edited).