Current local time in Dublin, Ireland
The live clock above shows the time in Dublin. Dublin is in the Europe/Dublin time zone, UTC+1 right now (IST).
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Region | Dublin |
| Population | about 1.0 million |
| Coordinates | 53.33° N, 6.25° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Dublin |
| Abbreviation | GMT / IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Dublin 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 4:56 AM | 9:56 PM | 17 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| December solstice | 8:38 AM | 4:07 PM | 7 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dublin at about 12:34 PM in mid-January, and about 1:30 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because Dublin sits at 6.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Dublin time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Time difference between Dublin and
- Singapore
- Delhi
- Tokyo
- Hong Kong
- Karachi
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Dubai
- Manila
- Moscow
- Berlin
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Mumbai
- Amsterdam
- Madrid
- Paris
- Sydney
- Mexico City
- Vancouver
- Houston
- New York
- London
- Miami
- Sao Paulo
- Phoenix
- Toronto
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Blackpool, United Kingdom | 218 km (136 mi) | same time |
| Cork | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Liverpool, United Kingdom | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Swansea, United Kingdom | 245 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Manchester, United Kingdom | 266 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Stoke, United Kingdom | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Cardiff, United Kingdom | 289 km (180 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ireland
Questions people ask
What time zone is Dublin in?
Dublin is in the Europe/Dublin time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Dublin have daylight saving time?
Dublin 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 Dublin when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Dublin's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 25 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).