Current Time in Galway
About Galway
Galway is located in Ireland, in the Northern Hemisphere. It runs on Europe/Dublin time, currently UTC+1:00 relative to UTC. Galway observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryIreland
- Population83,456
- Latitude53.2725°
- Longitude-9.0510°
- Time zoneEurope/Dublin
- Current UTC offsetUTC+1:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Galway Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Galway's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Galway
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Galway 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
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Galway
What time zone is Galway in?
Galway, 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 Galway observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Galway 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 Galway today?
The sun rises at 7:55 AM and sets at 6:50 PM in Galway today, giving 10h 54m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Galway and New York City?
New York City is 5 hours behind Galway right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Galway?
Galway is currently UTC+1:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.