Days in Dublin are currently getting shorter, about 30 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 Dublin
Dublin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.3331° N, 6.2489° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,937 km (3,689 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,082 km (2,536 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,956 km (9,915 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 415 km (258 mi) west
Dublin 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 Dublin
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dublin is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Dublin, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dublin
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dublin
Dublin is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Dublin 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 Dublin
In Dublin, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 0m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 30m, a difference of roughly 9h 30m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dublin's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dublin at 53.33° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dublin
With a population of 1,024,027, Dublin ranks as the 1st most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Dublin
Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW) is a major international airport serving Dublin directly.
Current local time at the airport is 15:19:57.
Daylight saving time changes in Dublin
Dublin 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 Dublin
Business hours in Dublin (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 Dublin
Compare time in Dublin with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dublin
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dublin in?
Dublin 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 Dublin at UTC+1.
What time is it in Dublin right now?
The current local time in Dublin is 15:19:57 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dublin observe daylight saving time?
No. Dublin is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dublin?
Dublin is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dublin?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the airport serving Dublin. The current local time at the airport is 15:19:57.
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