Current Time in Dublin
Ireland
Dublin runs on the same time as the UK, so there is nothing to convert.
Today in Dublin
UK time (BST)
UK local time
UK local time
Sunrise to sunset
43% illuminated
Next change to GMT on Sunday, 25 October 2026
Dublin today, at a glance
The sun rises in Dublin at 05:07 and sets at 21:52 today, giving a day length of about 16h 44m. The UK is currently on BST (British Summer Time), with the next clock change to GMT due on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Tonight's moon is a last quarter, 43% illuminated. Sunrise, sunset and moon figures are calculated from Dublin's coordinates using standard astronomical calculations, and update automatically each day.
Time difference from the UK
Dublin keeps the same time as the UK - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in winter and Irish Summer Time in summer - because Ireland and the UK change their clocks on the same dates. Whatever the UK time is, that is the time in Dublin.
Best time to call
Because Dublin is on the same time as the UK, there is no need to plan around a time difference. Any time that suits you in the UK will match Dublin exactly.
Good to know
- Ireland and the UK move their clocks together each spring and autumn, so there is never a gap between Dublin and the rest of the UK.
- Dublin is the capital of Ireland, on the east coast facing the Irish Sea.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Dublin?
There is none. Dublin keeps the same time as the UK all year round, whether that is GMT in winter or daylight saving time in summer.
Is Dublin ahead of or behind London?
Neither - Dublin keeps identical time to London and the rest of the UK all year round.