Current Time in Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Continent: Europe
Capital City: Dublin
- Time in Dublin (Pop. 550,000)
- Time in South Dublin (Pop. 278,749)
- Time in Cork (Pop. 190,384)
- Time in Limerick (Pop. 94,192)
- Time in Galway (Pop. 83,456)
ISO Alpha 2/3: IE, IRL
Uses Daylight Savings Time: Yes โ (View Daylight Savings Time Changes)
IANA Time Zone: Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00)
Qibla Direction from Ireland
From Dublin, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 114deg (ESE), about 5,257 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Ireland on a live compass.
Time Zone Overview for Ireland
- Ireland uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Dublin run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in Ireland
Ireland observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, changing from GMT (UTC+0) to IST (UTC+1).
Time Difference Between Dublin and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dublin right now.
Best Time to Call Ireland
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Dublin:
Daylight Hours in Dublin
In the capital, Dublin, the sun is up for 13h 19m today. Sunrise in Dublin is at 06:43 and sunset in Dublin is at 20:02.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 29m near the December solstice to 17h 00m near the June solstice.
Moon in Ireland
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Dublin and major cities across Ireland.
Provinces in Ireland
Time in All Cities in Ireland by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 44 cities in Ireland.
Select a letter to view all cities:
Time Now in Major Cities in Ireland
- Time now in Dublin Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in South Dublin Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Cork Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Limerick Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Galway Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Tallaght Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Swords Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Drogheda Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Bray Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Dรบn Laoghaire Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Ennis Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Navan Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Carlow Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Tralee Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Droichead Nua Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Sandyford Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Balbriggan Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Kilkenny Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Athlone Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Naas Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Celbridge Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Wexford Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Finglas Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Letterkenny Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Sligo Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Ballincollig Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Greystones Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Rathfarnham Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in An Muileann gCearr Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Cluain Meala Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Malahide Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Blanchardstown Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Carrigaline Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Leixlip Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Donaghmede Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Lucan Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Kilquade Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Castletroy Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Knocklyon Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Maynooth Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Clondalkin Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Cill Airne Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Shankill Sun 07:31:45
- Time now in Wicklow Sun 07:31:45
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Ireland
- Eire Sun 07:31:45
- Europe/Dublin Sun 07:31:45
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Eire | Sun 07:31:45 |
| Europe/Dublin | Sun 07:31:45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ireland
What time is it in Ireland right now?
The current local time in Ireland is 07:31:45 IST on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The country uses the Europe/Dublin time zone.
How many time zones does Ireland use?
Ireland spans 2 time zones: Eire, Europe/Dublin.
What is the capital of Ireland?
Does Ireland observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes โ Ireland observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks typically advance one hour in spring and fall back in autumn.
When is the next public holiday in Ireland?
The next public holiday in Ireland is October Bank Holiday on Monday, October 26, 2026 โ in 50 days.
How many cities in Ireland are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 44 cities across Ireland (out of 44 total in our database).
Which countries border Ireland?
Ireland shares a border with: United Kingdom.
When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for Ireland viewers?
The next solar eclipse is on Saturday, February 6, 2027 โ Annular Solar Eclipse โ South America, Africa. From Ireland, visibility depends on your latitude โ check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 153 days from today.
Time Zone Converters used in Ireland
Convert time between the time zones of Ireland and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in Ireland
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Bray
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Ennis
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Navan
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Balbriggan
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Kilkenny
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Athlone
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Naas
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Information about Ireland
| Population | 4,853,506 |
| Area | 70,280 kmยฒ |
| ISO Numeric Code | 372 |
| FIPS Code | EI |
| Top Level Domain | .ie |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Phone Prefix | +353 |
| Country Code | +353 |
| Postal Code Format | @@@ @@@@ |
| Postal Code Regex | ^(D6W|[AC-FHKNPRTV-Y][0-9]{2})\s?([AC-FHKNPRTV-Y0-9]{4}) |
| Languages | EN-IE (en-IE), GA-IE (ga-IE) |
| Neighbouring Countries | ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Ireland
This year, Ireland observes 10 public holidays, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is October Bank Holiday on 26 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was August Bank Holiday. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Ireland to plan your schedule.
- October Bank Holiday โข Monday
- Christmas Day โข Friday
- Saint Stephen's Day โข Saturday
- New Year's Day โข Friday
- Saint Brigid's Day โข Monday
- Saint Patrick's Day โข Wednesday
- Easter Monday โข Monday
- May Day โข Monday
- June Bank Holiday โข Monday
- August Bank Holiday โข Monday