Timezones in Ireland 
Ireland Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Ireland from anywhere in the world. Ireland follows a single official timezone: IST (Irish Standard Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Ireland
Irish Standard Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
07:21:01 AM
Ireland Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Ireland, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Dublin | IST | Irish Standard Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 3 Cities in Ireland
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin Leinster, Ireland | 07:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Europe/Dublin | 1,024,027 |
| 2 | South Dublin Leinster, Ireland | 07:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Europe/Dublin | 278,749 |
| 3 | Cork Munster, Ireland | 07:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Europe/Dublin | 190,384 |