Current local time in Dublin
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Sunset
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Ireland Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Dublin
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+1
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Leinster
- Population
- 1,024,027
- Coordinates
- 53.33° N, 6.25° W
- Elevation
- 17 m
Dublin is the capital of Ireland, with a population of about 1,024,027. It uses the Ireland Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Dublin).
Dublin observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+0 and summer time is UTC+1. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include London, Manchester, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Porto.
Because Dublin lies at 53.33° N, 6.25° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 17 h 00 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 7 h 30 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 4:56 AM | 9:56 PM | 17 h 00 min |
| September equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:37 AM | 4:07 PM | 7 h 30 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dublin in?
Dublin is in the Ireland Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Dublin. The UTC offset is UTC+0 (UTC+1 during daylight saving time).
Does Dublin have daylight saving time?
Yes. Dublin switches between UTC+0 (standard time) and UTC+1 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Dublin and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Dublin all year round.
What is the time difference between Dublin and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Dublin all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dublin?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:56 AM and sets at about 9:56 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:37 AM and sets at about 4:07 PM (local time).