Days in Tralee 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 Tralee
Tralee is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.2704° N, 9.7026° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,819 km (3,616 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,200 km (2,610 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,838 km (9,841 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 661 km (411 mi) west
Tralee 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 Tralee
The point on Earth exactly opposite Tralee is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Tralee, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tralee
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Tralee
Tralee is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Tralee 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 Tralee
In Tralee, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 47m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 41m, a difference of roughly 9h 6m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Tralee's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Tralee at 52.27° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Tralee
With a population of 22,941, Tralee ranks as the 17th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Tralee
Kerry Airport (KIR / EIKY) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Tralee.
Current local time at the airport is 15:19:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Tralee
Tralee 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 Tralee
Business hours in Tralee (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 Tralee
Compare time in Tralee with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Tralee
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tralee in?
Tralee 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 Tralee at UTC+1.
What time is it in Tralee right now?
The current local time in Tralee is 15:19:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tralee observe daylight saving time?
No. Tralee is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Tralee?
Tralee is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tralee?
Kerry Airport (KIR) is the nearest airport to Tralee, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:19:52.
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