Days in Tallaght 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 Tallaght
Tallaght is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.2859° N, 6.3734° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,932 km (3,686 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,087 km (2,540 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,951 km (9,911 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 424 km (263 mi) west
Tallaght 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 Tallaght
The point on Earth exactly opposite Tallaght is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Tallaght, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tallaght
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Tallaght
Tallaght is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Tallaght 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 Tallaght
In Tallaght, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 59m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 30m, a difference of roughly 9h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Tallaght's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Tallaght at 53.29° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Tallaght
With a population of 80,339, Tallaght ranks as the 6th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Tallaght
Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Tallaght.
Current local time at the airport is 15:21:56.
Daylight saving time changes in Tallaght
Tallaght 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 Tallaght
Business hours in Tallaght (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 Tallaght
Compare time in Tallaght with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Tallaght
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tallaght in?
Tallaght 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 Tallaght at UTC+1.
What time is it in Tallaght right now?
The current local time in Tallaght is 15:21:56 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tallaght observe daylight saving time?
No. Tallaght is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Tallaght?
Tallaght is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tallaght?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the nearest airport to Tallaght, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:21:56.
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