City in County Cork

Current Local Time in Cork

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

🌦️ 61°F now🕔 1:01 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 225.000

Current local time in Cork

1:01 PM
Friday, October 2, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Dublin
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now12:01 PM
Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset7:09 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:36 AM
Sunset7:09 PM
Daylight11h 33m
Solar noon1:22 PM
Golden hour (am)7:36 AM - 8:36 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:09 PM - 7:09 PM
Blue hour (am)7:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:09 PM - 7:39 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 69%
Moonrise9:55 PM
Moonset3:35 PM

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

Quick facts about Cork

TypeCity
CountyCounty Cork
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°53′54.6″N 8°28′32.2″W (51.8985, -8.4756)
Population225.000
Known forthe English Market and harbour
Local time1:01 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Cork is a city in County Cork. Cork is known for the English Market and harbour. It has a population of about 225.000.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Cork with drizzle. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 53°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Cork is 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 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 140 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 4.9°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cork today at 8.6/10. 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: 51°53′54.6″N 8°28′32.2″W (51.8985, -8.4756)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cork?

Cork is a city in County Cork. Its coordinates are 51.8985, -8.4756. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Cork right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 91% and wind is 14 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cork?

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

What time zone is Cork in?

Cork observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:01 PM.

How many people live in Cork?

Cork has a population of approximately 225.000.

What is the nearest airport to Cork?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 140 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Cork?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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