Days in Bray 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 Bray
Bray is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.2028° N, 6.0983° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,923 km (3,680 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,096 km (2,545 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,941 km (9,905 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 407 km (253 mi) west
Bray 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 Bray
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bray is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Bray, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bray
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bray
Bray is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bray 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 Bray
In Bray, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 31m, a difference of roughly 9h 27m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bray's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bray at 53.20° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bray
With a population of 32,600, Bray ranks as the 11th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bray
Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Bray.
Current local time at the airport is 15:19:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Bray
Bray 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 Bray
Business hours in Bray (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 Bray
Compare time in Bray with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Bray
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bray in?
Bray 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 Bray at UTC+1.
What time is it in Bray right now?
The current local time in Bray is 15:19:37 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bray observe daylight saving time?
No. Bray is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bray?
Bray is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bray?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the nearest airport to Bray, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:19:37.
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