Days in Dundalk 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 Dundalk
Dundalk is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 54.0000° N, 6.4167° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,011 km (3,735 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,008 km (2,490 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,030 km (9,961 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 420 km (261 mi) west
Dundalk 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 Dundalk
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dundalk is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Dundalk, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dundalk
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dundalk
Dundalk is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Dundalk 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 Dundalk
In Dundalk, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 22m, a difference of roughly 9h 46m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dundalk's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dundalk at 54.00° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dundalk
With a population of 39,004, Dundalk ranks as the 10th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dundalk
Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW) is a major international airport located about 64 km (40 mi) from Dundalk.
Current local time at the airport is 15:22:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Dundalk
Dundalk 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 Dundalk
Business hours in Dundalk (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 Dundalk
Compare time in Dundalk with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dundalk
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dundalk in?
Dundalk 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 Dundalk at UTC+1.
What time is it in Dundalk right now?
The current local time in Dundalk is 15:22:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dundalk observe daylight saving time?
No. Dundalk is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dundalk?
Dundalk is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dundalk?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the nearest airport to Dundalk, located about 64 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:22:54.
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