Current Time 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: IST
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
The time now in Cork, Ireland is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Cork currently observes IST, UTC+1. Clocks in Cork are set to UTC+00:00 under the Europe/Dublin zone. The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 10 m, Cork is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 576 km away. Cork ranks among the biggest cities in Ireland, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Cork gets 10h 37m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:00 and sunset at 18:37.
Cork Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Cork
Cork gets 10h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cork is at 08:00 and sunset in Cork is at 18:37.
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.
Cities Sharing Cork's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cork.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:04 | 07:59 | 13:19 | 16:04 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:05 | 08:01 | 13:19 | 16:02 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:07 | 08:03 | 13:19 | 16:00 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:09 | 08:04 | 13:18 | 15:59 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:10 | 08:06 | 13:18 | 15:57 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:12 | 08:08 | 13:18 | 15:56 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:14 | 08:10 | 13:18 | 15:54 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cork
Sunrise
in Cork
↑
8:00 AM
Sunset
in Cork
↓
6:37 PM
Day Length
10h 37m
Dawn
in Cork
7:25 AM
Dusk
in Cork
7:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cork
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:18
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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 18:46 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Cork follows the Europe/Dublin time zone.
What time zone is Cork in?
Cork uses the Europe/Dublin IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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. As of October 16, 2026, Cork is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cork today?
Today in Cork: sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset is at 18:37, giving 10h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cork tonight?
Tonight the moon over Cork is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 32.2%.
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.