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Current Time in Dublin

01:54:24 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: Europe/Dublin (IST) · Ireland
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About Dublin

Dublin is located in Ireland, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,024,027. It runs on Europe/Dublin time, currently UTC+1:00 relative to UTC. Dublin observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryIreland
  • Population1,024,027
  • Latitude53.3331°
  • Longitude-6.2489°
  • Time zoneEurope/Dublin
  • Current UTC offsetUTC+1:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Dublin Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Dublin's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today7:44 AM

Sunset

Today6:38 PM

Daylight

Length10h 54m

Seasons in Dublin

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise06:26 AM
Sunset06:37 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise04:56 AM
Sunset09:56 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise07:10 AM
Sunset07:24 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise08:37 AM
Sunset04:08 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Dublin observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to IST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to GMT).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
-5h
Los Angeles
-8h
Brooklyn
-5h
Chicago
-6h
Queens
-5h
Houston
-6h
Phoenix
-8h
Philadelphia
-5h
San Antonio
-6h
Manhattan
-5h

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+7h
Beijing China
+7h
Shenzhen China
+7h
Guangzhou China
+7h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
Same time
Istanbul Turkey
+2h
Lagos Nigeria
Same time
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+6h
Chengdu China
+7h
Lahore Pakistan
+4h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Dublin

What time zone is Dublin in?

Dublin, Ireland uses the Europe/Dublin time zone. It is currently on IST (UTC+1:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Dublin observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Dublin observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to GMT.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Dublin today?

The sun rises at 7:44 AM and sets at 6:38 PM in Dublin today, giving 10h 54m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Dublin and New York City?

New York City is 5 hours behind Dublin right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Dublin?

Dublin is currently UTC+1:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

Other Cities in Ireland

South Dublin Cork Limerick Galway Tallaght

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