Days in Douglas 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 Douglas
Douglas is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.8744° N, 8.4350° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,775 km (3,588 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,244 km (2,637 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,793 km (9,813 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 580 km (360 mi) west
Douglas 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 Douglas
The point on Earth exactly opposite Douglas is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Douglas, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Douglas
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Douglas
Douglas is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Douglas 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 Douglas
In Douglas, 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 46m, a difference of roughly 8h 56m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Douglas's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Douglas at 51.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Douglas
With a population of 26,883, Douglas ranks as the 12th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Douglas
Cork International Airport (ORK / EICK) is a major international airport serving Douglas directly.
Current local time at the airport is 15:19:57.
Daylight saving time changes in Douglas
Douglas 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 Douglas
Business hours in Douglas (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 Douglas
Compare time in Douglas with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Douglas
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Douglas in?
Douglas 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 Douglas at UTC+1.
What time is it in Douglas right now?
The current local time in Douglas is 15:19:57 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Douglas observe daylight saving time?
No. Douglas is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Douglas?
Douglas is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Douglas?
Cork International Airport (ORK) is the airport serving Douglas. The current local time at the airport is 15:19:57.
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