Days in Waterford 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 Waterford
Waterford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.2583° N, 7.1119° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,817 km (3,615 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,201 km (2,610 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,836 km (9,840 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 485 km (301 mi) west
Waterford 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 Waterford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Waterford is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Waterford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Waterford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Waterford
Waterford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Waterford 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 Waterford
In Waterford, 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 42m, a difference of roughly 9h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Waterford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Waterford at 52.26° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Waterford
With a population of 53,504, Waterford ranks as the 7th most populous city in Ireland, out of 39 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Waterford
Cork International Airport (ORK / EICK) is a major international airport located about 105 km (65 mi) from Waterford.
Current local time at the airport is 15:24:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Waterford
Waterford 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 Waterford
Business hours in Waterford (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 Waterford
Compare time in Waterford with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Waterford
Official national holiday observed in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Waterford in?
Waterford 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 Waterford at UTC+1.
What time is it in Waterford right now?
The current local time in Waterford is 15:24:06 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Waterford observe daylight saving time?
No. Waterford is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Waterford?
Waterford is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Waterford?
Cork International Airport (ORK) is the nearest airport to Waterford, located about 105 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:24:06.
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