Current local time in Drogheda, Ireland
IST · UTC+01:00 · Irish Standard Time
About Drogheda
Drogheda, Louth, Ireland uses the Irish Standard Time time zone (Europe/Dublin), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 33,441.
| Country: | Ireland |
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| State / region: | Louth |
| Coordinates: | 53°43′N / 6°21′W |
| Population: | 33,441 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | English, Irish |
| Country calling code: | +353 |
Time zone in Drogheda
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Dublin |
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| Time zone name: | Irish Standard Time (IST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Drogheda is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Drogheda today
| Sunrise: | 08:06 |
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| Sunset: | 18:13 |
| Solar noon: | 13:09 |
| Day length: | 10h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:30 – 18:49 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Drogheda
- LondonSame timeDrogheda is on the same time
- New York+5 hDrogheda is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeDrogheda is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Drogheda time
What time zone is Drogheda in?
Drogheda uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin (Irish Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Drogheda observe daylight saving time?
Drogheda is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Drogheda and London?
Right now Drogheda and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Drogheda and New York?
Right now Drogheda is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.