Current Time in Ireland
Ireland uses Irish time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ISTUTC+1
Ireland time zone
IANA time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Major cities in Ireland
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland to New York | -5 hours | |
| Ireland to London | Same time | |
| Ireland to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Ireland to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ireland to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Ireland: FAQs
What time zone is Ireland in?
Ireland uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0), switching to Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) for daylight saving time.
Does Ireland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Irish time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Ireland and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Ireland. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Dublin, the capital?
Dublin is on Irish time, currently IST (UTC+1). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Dublin page.