Days in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
Kilkenny is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.6542° N, 7.2522° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,861 km (3,642 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,157 km (2,583 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,880 km (9,867 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 490 km (304 mi) west
Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kilkenny is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Kilkenny, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kilkenny
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kilkenny
Kilkenny is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
In Kilkenny, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 51m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 37m, a difference of roughly 9h 14m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kilkenny's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kilkenny at 52.65° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kilkenny
With a population of 21,589, Kilkenny ranks as the 21st most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kilkenny
Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW) is a major international airport located about 109 km (67 mi) from Kilkenny.
Current local time at the airport is 15:22:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Kilkenny
Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
Business hours in Kilkenny (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 Kilkenny
Compare time in Kilkenny with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Kilkenny
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kilkenny in?
Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny at UTC+1.
What time is it in Kilkenny right now?
The current local time in Kilkenny is 15:22:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kilkenny observe daylight saving time?
No. Kilkenny is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kilkenny?
Kilkenny is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kilkenny?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the nearest airport to Kilkenny, located about 109 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:22:16.
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