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Current Local Time in County Galway

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

☁️ 56°F now🕔 3:53 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 277.000

Current local time in County Galway

3:53 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Dublin
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now2:53 AM
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset8:47 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset8:47 PM
Daylight14h 17m
Solar noon1:38 PM
Golden hour (am)6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:47 PM - 8:47 PM
Blue hour (am)6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:47 PM - 9:17 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%
Moonrise6:55 PM
Moonset12:45 AM

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

Quick facts about County Galway

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°16′14.5″N 9°3′24.5″W (53.2707, -9.0568)
Population277.000
Local time3:53 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

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Summary

County Galway is a county in Ireland. County Galway is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 277.000.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in County Galway with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 54°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Galway 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 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 115 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in County Galway today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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Coordinates: 53°16′14.5″N 9°3′24.5″W (53.2707, -9.0568)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Galway?

County Galway is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.2707, -9.0568. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Galway right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Galway?

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

What time zone is County Galway in?

County Galway observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:53 AM.

How many people live in County Galway?

County Galway has a population of approximately 277.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Galway?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 115 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Galway?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

What places are in County Galway?

County Galway covers 1 places in this atlas, including Galway.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - 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 23, 2026 at 3:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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