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Current Local Time in Ireland

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

☁️ 54°F now🕔 12:31 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 5.2 million

Current local time in Ireland

12:31 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Dublin
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now11:31 AM
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset8:40 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset8:40 PM
Daylight14h 25m
Solar noon1:27 PM
Golden hour (am)6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:40 PM - 8:40 PM
Blue hour (am)5:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:40 PM - 9:10 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 54%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset11:45 PM

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 time12:31 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
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 54°F (12°C) in Ireland with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 51°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Ireland is May, June, July and August. 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 4°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ireland today at 9.3/10. 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 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ireland?

May, June, July and August 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 12:31 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 August 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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