Current local time in Dublin
Dublin, Ireland, uses the Europe/Dublin time zone (Greenwich Mean Time / Irish Standard Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Irish Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, October 25, 2026: UTC+1 → UTC+0
- Dialing code
- +353
The time zone, at a glance.
Dublin follows Europe/Dublin. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
00:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+0 → UTC+12026-03-29 01:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+1 → UTC+02026-10-25 01:00 UTC2027
00:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+0 → UTC+12027-03-28 01:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+1 → UTC+02027-10-31 01:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Dublin.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (16h 59m) and Dec the least (7h 32m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:32 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 5m | UTC+0 |
| Feb 15 | 7:43 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 52m | UTC+0 |
| Mar 15 | 6:39 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 49m | UTC+0 |
| Apr 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 0m | UTC+1 |
| May 15 | 5:25 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 53m | UTC+1 |
| Jun 15 | 4:56 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 59m | UTC+1 |
| Jul 15 | 5:15 AM | 9:45 PM | 16h 30m | UTC+1 |
| Aug 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 48m | UTC+1 |
| Sep 15 | 6:58 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 42m | UTC+1 |
| Oct 15 | 7:51 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Nov 15 | 7:50 AM | 4:28 PM | 8h 39m | UTC+0 |
| Dec 15 | 8:33 AM | 4:06 PM | 7h 32m | UTC+0 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Dublin with your world.
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Best times to call from Dublin
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Dublin time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Ireland, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Last Monday in October
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · St. Stephen’s Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · St. Stephen’s Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · St. Brigid’s Day
Airports serving Dublin
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- DUB Dublin Airport · 9 km
Places that share Dublin’s clock
These places use the same Europe/Dublin rules, so their time always matches Dublin, including clock changes.
- Cork
- Limerick
- Galway
- Waterford
- Dundalk
- Drogheda
- Tralee
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
- Killarney
- Shannon
- Muineachan
- Ros Comain
- Donegal
Also on UTC+1 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Dublin today but may differ after a clock change.
- United Kingdom
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Nigeria
- Angola
- Algeria
- Portugal
- Cameroon
- Tunisia
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Chad
- Niger
- Central African Republic
- Benin
- Gabon
- Spain
- Equatorial Guinea
- Isle of Man
- Faroe Islands
Questions about time in Dublin
What time zone is Dublin in?
Dublin uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin, known as Greenwich Mean Time in winter and Irish Standard Time in summer. Its offset is UTC+0 or UTC+1 depending on the date. See GMT for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Dublin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from UTC+1 to UTC+0.
What is the time difference between Dublin and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 5 hours behind Dublin; London is on the same time; Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Dublin; Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Dublin; Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Dublin; Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Dublin.
How do I call Dublin from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +353, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Dublin as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/Dublin. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.