Current Time in Dublin, Ireland
Baile Átha Cliath
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Éire
Dialling: +353
City Details
Dublin
Baile Átha Cliath
Lat: 53.3498° N
Long: 6.2603° W
Population: 1,173,000
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
GMT+1
Public Holidays
June Holiday
Jun 1in 12dAugust Holiday
Aug 3in 75dOctober Holiday
Oct 26in 158d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland, with 592,000 residents in the city and approximately 1.4 million in Greater Dublin as of 2025. Despite its modest size, it is home to the European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn, Airbnb, Pfizer and many other major multinationals, earning it the nickname 'Silicon Docks' and giving it the highest density of US tech company HQs in Europe.
Administrative Region
Leinster / Dublin City Council area
IE-D
Local Currency
€
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.ie
- ISO CodeIE-D
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The Vikings established a longphort (fortified port) at the confluence of the Liffey and Poddle rivers around 841 CE, calling it Dyflin. The name derives from the Irish Dubh Linn meaning 'black pool'. An earlier Irish settlement called Baile Átha Cliath — 'town of the hurdle ford' — existed nearby, and this remains the city's Irish-language name. The Normans captured Dublin in 1170 and built Dublin Castle, which served as the seat of British administration in Ireland for 750 years until Irish independence in 1922.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Trinity College Dublin and the Long Room Library (Book of Kells)
- /Guinness Storehouse
- /Dublin Castle and Chester Beatty Library
- /Kilmainham Gaol — key site of Irish independence history
- /Temple Bar cultural quarter and the National Museum of Ireland
🎒 Visitor Tip
Dublin is very walkable — the city centre is compact and most major sights are within a 30-minute walk of each other. The Luas tram and Dublin Bus cover the suburbs. The Guinness Storehouse is the most visited tourist attraction but is expensive; the Long Room Library at Trinity College (Book of Kells) is cheaper and architecturally extraordinary. Pub culture is central to Dublin life — it is entirely normal and enjoyable to sit in a pub for three hours nursing one pint. Book accommodation well in advance for St Patrick's Day (17 March).
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on a coastal plain at the mouth of the River Liffey on the south side of Dublin Bay. The city is largely flat near the coast and riverside, rising to the Dublin Mountains (highest point Kippure, 757m) about 15km to the southwest. The northern suburbs are on low-lying plain; the southern suburbs rise into the Wicklow foothills. The bay provides a dramatic eastward horizon from the city centre.
Climate Stats
Temperate oceanic (Köppen Cfb)
Avg Summer
17°C
Avg Winter
5°C
Annual Rainfall
733 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Dublin
What timezone is Dublin in?↓
Dublin is in the Europe/Dublin time zone (Europe/Dublin), currently UTCGMT+1.
Does Ireland observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Ireland observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Dublin go forward in March and back in October, switching between GMT/IST and GMT/IST.
What is GMT/IST?↓
GMT/IST stands for Europe/Dublin. It is UTCGMT+1 and is the standard time used in Ireland.
How many hours ahead is Dublin compared to London?↓
Dublin is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 0 hours.
What is the time difference between Dublin and New York?↓
Dublin is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Dublin?↓
The time displayed for Dublin is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+1 mean for Dublin?↓
UTCGMT+1 means Dublin is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Dublin?↓
Standard business hours in Dublin are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM GMT/IST (UTCGMT+1). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Ireland national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Dublin and London?↓
Dublin is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.