Days in Drogheda 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 Drogheda
Drogheda is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.7189° N, 6.3478° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,980 km (3,716 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,039 km (2,510 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,999 km (9,941 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 418 km (260 mi) west
Drogheda 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 Drogheda
The point on Earth exactly opposite Drogheda is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Drogheda, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Drogheda
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Drogheda
Drogheda is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Drogheda 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 Drogheda
In Drogheda, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 5m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 25m, a difference of roughly 9h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Drogheda's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Drogheda at 53.72° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Drogheda
With a population of 40,956, Drogheda ranks as the 9th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Drogheda
Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW) is a major international airport located about 33 km (20 mi) from Drogheda.
Current local time at the airport is 15:19:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Drogheda
Drogheda 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 Drogheda
Business hours in Drogheda (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 Drogheda
Compare time in Drogheda with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Drogheda
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Drogheda in?
Drogheda 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 Drogheda at UTC+1.
What time is it in Drogheda right now?
The current local time in Drogheda is 15:19:59 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Drogheda observe daylight saving time?
No. Drogheda is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Drogheda?
Drogheda is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Drogheda?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the nearest airport to Drogheda, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:19:59.
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