Current Time in Ireland
Ireland is on Greenwich Mean Time – WET (UTC+0) right now. It switches to WET (UTC+1) on 28 Mar 2027.
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· Ireland
Europe/Dublin
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Time zone of Ireland
| Time zone | Greenwich Mean Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WET |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Dublin |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer |
Time difference between Ireland and other cities
Daylight saving time in Ireland
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from WET (UTC+0) to WET (UTC+1).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from WET (UTC+1) to WET (UTC+0).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from WET (UTC+0) to WET (UTC+1).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from WET (UTC+1) to WET (UTC+0).
Ireland time FAQ
What time is it in Ireland right now?
Ireland is on WET (UTC+0). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ireland, updated every second.
What time zone is Ireland in?
Ireland is in Greenwich Mean Time, abbreviated WET, UTC+0. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Dublin.
Does Ireland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from WET to WET.
What is the time difference between Ireland and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Ireland.
Current time in Ireland cities
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.