Current local time in Cork, Ireland
The live clock above shows the time in Cork. Cork is in the Europe/Dublin time zone, UTC+1 right now (IST).
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Region | Cork |
| Population | about 163,000 |
| Coordinates | 51.90° N, 8.50° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Dublin |
| Abbreviation | GMT / IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cork uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (IST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:14 AM | 9:57 PM | 16 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 7:19 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:39 AM | 4:24 PM | 7 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cork at about 12:43 PM in mid-January, and about 1:39 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cork sits at 8.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Cork time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cork |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| London | same time | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cork |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Swansea, United Kingdom | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 344 km (214 mi) | same time |
| Plymouth, United Kingdom | 346 km (215 mi) | same time |
| Cardiff, United Kingdom | 366 km (227 mi) | same time |
| Exeter, United Kingdom | 370 km (230 mi) | same time |
| Bristol, United Kingdom | 411 km (255 mi) | same time |
| Liverpool, United Kingdom | 412 km (256 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ireland
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cork in?
Cork is in the Europe/Dublin time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Cork have daylight saving time?
Cork uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (IST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Cork when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cork's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).