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Time in Ireland Now
Current Time in Northern Europe Countries
What Time Is It in Ireland Right Now With Seconds
Ireland follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+0. The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Irish Standard Time (IST), UTC+1, during the summer months.
All parts of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, follow the same national time.
Ireland Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Standard Time: UTC+0
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (Irish Standard Time, IST — UTC+1)
IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Dublin
More Info: Time in Ireland — Wikipedia
Location: Ireland in Google Maps and Ireland in Apple Maps
Major Cities in Ireland & Their Time
All cities in Ireland follow GMT (UTC+0) and switch to IST (UTC+1) during Daylight Saving Time.
Example cities: Dublin (capital), Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford — all share the same time.
Pros and Cons
Pros
One single time zone nationwide.
Daylight Saving Time provides longer daylight in evenings.
Easy alignment with neighboring European countries.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
Short daylight hours during winter months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Ireland use?
Ireland uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Irish Standard Time (IST) during DST.
Does Ireland observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Ireland observes Daylight Saving Time, known as Irish Standard Time (IST).
What is the IANA time zone ID for Ireland?
Ireland's official IANA time zone ID is Europe/Dublin.
Do all parts of Ireland follow the same time?
Yes. The entire country follows the same national time.
Is the time difference the same all year?
No. The time difference changes seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.