All of Ireland keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+0. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Ireland at a glance
| Capital | Dublin |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+0 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | GMT, IST |
Which time zone Ireland uses
The whole of Ireland follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Dublin.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Dublin | --:-- | UTC+0 | Observed | Dublin, Cork, Limerick |
Daylight saving time in Ireland
Ireland is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Ireland, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 1:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 1:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+0 |
Current time in cities in Ireland
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Leinster | --:-- | Europe/Dublin |
Time in Ireland compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Ireland, it is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 9 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind |
Daylight across Ireland
Days in Dublin last between 7 hours 30 minutes and 17 hours over the year.
Countries on the same time as Ireland
These countries read the same time as Ireland today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burkina Faso
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Liberia
- Mali
- Morocco
- Portugal Daylight saving time
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- United Kingdom Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Ireland
- Convert a time to or from Ireland: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Dublin to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ireland and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Ireland have?
One: Europe/Dublin, at UTC+0 in standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Ireland use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Ireland and New York?
Ireland is 5 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.