Current time in Ireland
Ireland is on UTC±0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (IST) in daylight saving time.
IANA zone Europe/Dublin. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Ireland
| Place | Ireland is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 h ahead 4 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Chicago | 6 h ahead 5 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Los Angeles | 8 h ahead 7 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| London | same time all year | |
| Berlin | 1 h behind all year | |
| India | 4 h 30 min behind 5 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 8 h behind 9 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 9 h behind 11 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec; 10 h behind 29 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–25 Oct | |
| UTC | 1 h ahead level with 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Ireland
Quick facts
IANA zone: Europe/Dublin
Standard: UTC±0 (GMT)
Daylight saving: UTC+1 (IST)
Same clock all year as: Canary, Faeroe, Madeira, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Lisbon, London.
Daylight saving in Ireland
UTC±0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (IST) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 01:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC±0 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 25 Oct 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC±0 |
| Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | 01:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC±0 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC±0 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Ireland time
Questions
What time zone is Ireland in?
Ireland uses the IANA zone Europe/Dublin: UTC±0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (IST) in daylight saving time.
Does Ireland use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Ireland?
Ireland is usually 5 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (4 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
What is the time difference between Ireland and London?
Ireland is the same time as London all year.
Does Ireland have more than one time zone?
No. All of Ireland uses Europe/Dublin (GMT).