Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ireland 🇮🇪 (1946)
| Country: | Ireland |
| Capital: | Dublin |
| Abbreviations: | IE, IRL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +353 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
6 OCT
06 Oct 1946 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 06 October 1946, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 06 October 1946, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 06 Oct 1946 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Ireland (1946)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Connacht | - | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Leinster | - | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Munster | - | 06 Oct 1946 |
| Ulster | - | 06 Oct 1946 |
DST Changes Summary for Ireland
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ireland
Does Ireland use Daylight Saving Time in 1946?
Yes, Ireland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1946 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Ireland?
The next scheduled time transition in Ireland will take place on Sunday, 06 October 1946. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Ireland follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Ireland spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Ireland?
Following the shift on 06 Oct 1946, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.