Days in Athlone are currently getting shorter, about 29 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Athlone
Athlone is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.4228° N, 7.9372° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,947 km (3,695 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,072 km (2,530 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,966 km (9,921 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 527 km (327 mi) west
Athlone lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Athlone
The point on Earth exactly opposite Athlone is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Athlone, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Athlone
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Athlone
Athlone is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Athlone is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Athlone
In Athlone, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 1m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 29m, a difference of roughly 9h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Athlone's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Athlone at 53.42° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Athlone
With a population of 21,351, Athlone ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Athlone
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC / EIKN) is a major international airport located about 79 km (49 mi) from Athlone.
Current local time at the airport is 16:09:04.
Daylight saving time changes in Athlone
Athlone uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Dublin. The current local offset is UTC+1 / IST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / IST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / IST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Athlone
Business hours in Athlone (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Athlone
Compare time in Athlone with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Athlone
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Athlone in?
Athlone follows the Europe/Dublin time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Athlone at UTC+1.
What time is it in Athlone right now?
The current local time in Athlone is 16:09:04 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Athlone observe daylight saving time?
No. Athlone is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Athlone?
Athlone is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Athlone?
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) is the nearest airport to Athlone, located about 79 km away. The current local time at the airport is 16:09:04.
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