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Real Time in Northern European Countries

See live clocks and time zones for Northern Europe, including the UK, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, and Ireland.

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Exact Current Time in Ireland

The current time in Ireland follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter and Irish Standard Time (IST) during summer.
While most of Europe uses Central European Time, Ireland’s system matches the United Kingdom in both standard and summer time.

Ireland observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), advancing clocks by one hour in late March and turning them back in late October.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:

  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/Dublin

  • UTC Offset: UTC +0 (standard), UTC +1 (DST)

For international comparisons, explore the current time overview or use our time converter tool.

Ireland Time Zone

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) / Irish Standard Time (IST)DublinUTC +0 / +1 (DST)

Ireland follows the same clock changes as the United Kingdom, keeping synchronization throughout the year.

Daylight Saving Time in Ireland

  • DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour

  • DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

During summer, Ireland moves to Irish Standard Time (UTC +1), while winter returns to Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +0).

Popular Cities in Ireland & Their Time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
DublinGMT/ISTUTC +0 / +1
CorkGMT/ISTUTC +0 / +1
LimerickGMT/ISTUTC +0 / +1
GalwayGMT/ISTUTC +0 / +1
WaterfordGMT/ISTUTC +0 / +1

Every major city in Ireland uses the same national time, keeping the country perfectly aligned.

Quick Facts About Ireland Time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: Dublin

  • Default time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

  • DST observed: Yes (March – October)

  • IANA ID: Europe/Dublin

  • UTC offset: UTC +0 (standard), UTC +1 (DST)

Ireland’s timekeeping system is simple and matches the UK’s, allowing smooth coordination for travel, trade, and communication.

For more background, visit 👉 Time in Ireland — Wikipedia

FAQs

Looking for common questions about Ireland time? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does Ireland have?

Ireland has one official time zone, used across the entire country.

QDoes Ireland observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Ireland observes DST between March and October, switching to Irish Standard Time (UTC +1).

QWhat is Ireland’s official time zone?

Ireland’s official time zone is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST) in summer.

QWhich city represents Ireland’s national time?

Dublin, the capital, represents Ireland’s national time zone and follows the same schedule as all other cities.

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Ireland?

The IANA time zone ID for Ireland is Europe/Dublin, used globally in devices and time applications.