Days in Cork are currently getting shorter, about 28 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 Cork
Cork is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.8980° N, 8.4706° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,777 km (3,590 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,242 km (2,636 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,796 km (9,815 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 582 km (362 mi) west
Cork 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 Cork
The point on Earth exactly opposite Cork is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Cork, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Cork
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Cork
Cork is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Cork 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 Cork
In Cork, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 42m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 45m, a difference of roughly 8h 57m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Cork's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Cork at 51.90° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Cork
With a population of 190,384, Cork ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cork
Cork International Airport (ORK / EICK) is a major international airport serving Cork directly.
Current local time at the airport is 15:19:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Cork
Cork 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 Cork
Business hours in Cork (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 Cork
Compare time in Cork with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Cork
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cork in?
Cork 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 Cork at UTC+1.
What time is it in Cork right now?
The current local time in Cork is 15:19:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cork observe daylight saving time?
No. Cork is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cork?
Cork is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cork?
Cork International Airport (ORK) is the airport serving Cork. The current local time at the airport is 15:19:52.
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