Time in Ireland now
Live local time, major city clocks, 2026 and 2027 calendars, public holidays and planning notes tailored to Ireland.
Current time in Ireland
Cities in Ireland
Ireland calendars
Plan around public holidays
Time zones and clock changes
Dublin, Cork and Galway use Europe/Dublin time. Ireland’s summer clock is called Irish Standard Time (IST), one hour ahead of GMT.
Holiday and working-day notes
The national calendar includes Irish public holidays. Good Friday is widely observed but is not automatically a statutory public holiday for every worker.
Planning accurately
Ireland and the UK normally move clocks together, while differences with North America can briefly change around transition weeks.
Use the date-aware converter for future meetings and the working-days calculator for date ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Ireland use?
Dublin, Cork and Galway use Europe/Dublin time. Ireland’s summer clock is called Irish Standard Time (IST), one hour ahead of GMT.
What is the usual weekend in Ireland?
The typical weekend used by this guide is Saturday and Sunday. Sector and local exceptions may apply.
Are all Ireland holidays national?
The national calendar includes Irish public holidays. Good Friday is widely observed but is not automatically a statutory public holiday for every worker.