Time in Ireland
Capital · Dublin
Time zone in Ireland
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Dublin Irish Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | In effect | Dublin |
About Ireland
| Official name: | Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Dublin |
| Region: | Europe · Northern Europe |
| Population: | 5,458,600 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Calling code: | +353 |
| Languages: | English, Irish |
| ISO codes: | IE / IRL |
| Internet domain: | .ie |
Cities in Ireland
- Dublin
- County Galway
- Cork
- Limerick
- Luimneach
- Gaillimh
- Tallaght
- Waterford
- Swords
- Drogheda
- Dundalk
- Bray
- County Leitrim
- Dún Laoghaire
- Navan
- Ennis
- Balbriggan
- Tralee
- Sandyford
- Kilkenny
- Athlone
- Naas
- Sligo
- Carlow
- Loch Garman
- Finglas
- Celbridge
- Droichead Nua
- County Cork
- Cluain Meala
- An Muileann gCearr
- Letterkenny
- Blanchardstown
- Malahide
- Leixlip
- Lucan
Public holidays in Ireland 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Feb — St. Brigid’s Day
- 17 Mar — St. Patrick’s Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 4 May — First Monday in May
- 1 Jun — First Monday in June
- 3 Aug — First Monday in August
Frequently asked questions about time in Ireland
How many time zones does Ireland have?
Ireland uses one time zone: Irish Standard Time (Europe/Dublin, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Ireland use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Ireland’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Dublin, the capital of Ireland?
See the live clock on the Dublin time page. Dublin uses Europe/Dublin.