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Current Local Time in Ireland

Current local time and time zone in Ireland, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 50°F now🕔 9:34 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 5.2 million

Current local time in Ireland

9:34 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Dublin
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now8:34 PM
Sunrise8:06 AM
Sunset6:11 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise8:06 AM
Sunset6:11 PM
Daylight10h 5m
Solar noon1:08 PM
Golden hour (am)8:06 AM - 9:06 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:11 PM - 6:11 PM
Blue hour (am)7:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:11 PM - 6:41 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%
Moonrise4:55 PM
Moonset4:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Ireland

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°20′59.3″N 6°15′37.1″W (53.3498, -6.2603)
CapitalDublin
Population5.200.000
Area27.133 sq mi
ISO codeIE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3IRL
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesEnglish, Irish
Calling code+353
Time zoneEurope/Dublin
Local time9:34 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Local time by county in Ireland

26 counties mapped in this atlas

Summary

Ireland is a country in Europe. Ireland is a country in Europe with its capital at Dublin. It has a population of about 5.2 million. The capital is Dublin.

Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Ireland with overcast. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 44°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Ireland is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 7.6°F below the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ireland today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 53°20′59.3″N 6°15′37.1″W (53.3498, -6.2603)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ireland?

Ireland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 53.3498, -6.2603. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Ireland right now?

It is currently 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 56% and wind is 18 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ireland?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Ireland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ireland in?

Ireland observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:34 PM.

How many people live in Ireland?

Ireland has a population of approximately 5.2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Ireland?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 5 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 277 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 298 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Ireland?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

What places are in Ireland?

Ireland covers 26 places in this atlas, including County Carlow, County Cavan, County Clare, County Cork, County Donegal and County Dublin.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 9:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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