Time Now in Cork, Ireland 🇮🇪
Lat/Long: 51.9° N, 8.47° W
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 564 cities in Ireland by population
Province: Munster
IANA Timezone: Europe/Dublin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ireland: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Ireland: IST
Cork is in the Europe/Dublin time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Cork, Ireland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cork
Daylight Hours in Cork
Cork gets 16h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cork is at 05:30 and sunset in Cork is at 21:48.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 45m near the December solstice to 16h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cork and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cork right now.
Other Cities in Ireland with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Cork
What is the current local time in Cork?
The live local time in Cork is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cork currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Cork in?
Cork uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Cork observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Cork switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Cork's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cork.
Weather in Cork
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Prayer Times in Cork
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 01:39 | 05:29 | 13:39 | 17:59 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:39 | 05:30 | 13:39 | 17:59 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:39 | 05:32 | 13:39 | 17:59 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:39 | 05:33 | 13:39 | 17:58 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:40 | 05:34 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:40 | 05:35 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:40 | 05:37 | 13:40 | 17:57 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Cork
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Cork
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14-day Forecast for Cork
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cork
Sunrise
in Cork
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Cork
↓
9:48 PM
Day Length
16h 18m
Dawn
in Cork
4:43 AM
Dusk
in Cork
10:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cork
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 03:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:41
View the detailed moon calendar for Cork with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Cork
How Far Is Cork From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 576 km | E (91deg) |
| Paris | 838 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Moscow | 2,998 km | ENE (63deg) |
| New York | 5,005 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Dubai | 6,049 km | E (94deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,764 km | E (85deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,281 km | NW (306deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,175 km | SW (215deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cork?
Cork next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cork's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cork and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.9deg S, 171.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cork
What time is it in Cork right now?
The current local time in Cork is 01:18 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Cork follows the Europe/Dublin time zone.
What time zone is Cork in?
Cork uses the Europe/Dublin IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cork?
Is Cork on daylight saving time right now?
No — Cork is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cork today?
Today in Cork: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 21:48, giving 16h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cork tonight?
The moon phase over Cork tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Cork?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cork, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.