Current Time in Ireland 🇮🇪
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 ✅ (View Daylight Savings Time Changes)
IANA Time Zone: Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00)
Ireland uses IST, UTC+1, throughout the country and observes daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the exact time in Ireland now and updates every second.
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 10h 16m today. Sunrise in Dublin is at 08:01 and sunset in Dublin is at 18:17.
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
Cities in Ireland A–Z
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 Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in South Dublin Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Cork Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Limerick Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Galway Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Tallaght Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Swords Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Drogheda Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Bray Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Dún Laoghaire Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Ennis Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Navan Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Carlow Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Tralee Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Droichead Nua Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Sandyford Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Balbriggan Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Kilkenny Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Athlone Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Naas Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Celbridge Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Wexford Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Finglas Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Letterkenny Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Sligo Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Ballincollig Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Greystones Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Rathfarnham Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in An Muileann gCearr Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Cluain Meala Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Malahide Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Blanchardstown Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Carrigaline Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Leixlip Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Donaghmede Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Lucan Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Kilquade Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Castletroy Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Knocklyon Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Maynooth Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Clondalkin Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Cill Airne Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Shankill Tue 16:21:24
- Time now in Wicklow Tue 16:21:24
Current Time in IANA Time Zones Used in Ireland
- Eire Tue 16:21:24
- Europe/Dublin Tue 16:21:24
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Eire | Tue 16:21:24 |
| Europe/Dublin | Tue 16:21:24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ireland
What time is it in Ireland right now?
The current local time in Ireland is 16:21:24 IST on Tuesday, 20 October 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 — 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 — in 6 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 — Annular Solar Eclipse — South America, Africa. From Ireland, visibility depends on your latitude — check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 109 days from today.
Time Zone Converters for Ireland
Convert time between the time zones of Ireland and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in Ireland
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Drogheda
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Bray
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Dún Laoghaire
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Ennis
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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 km² |
| 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 | 🇬🇧 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 • Monday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- Saint Stephen's Day • Saturday
- New Year's Day • Friday
- Saint Brigid's Day • Monday
- Saint Patrick's Day • Wednesday
- Easter Monday • Monday
- May Day • Monday
- June Bank Holiday • Monday
- August Bank Holiday • Monday