UK Time vs Ireland
The Republic of Ireland keeps the same time as the UK all year round, changing its clocks on the same dates.
United Kingdom
Ireland (Dublin)
Time difference
The Republic of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork and Galway, uses the same time as the UK throughout the year. Ireland observes Irish Standard Time in summer and reverts in winter, in step with the UK.
There is no time difference between the UK and the Republic of Ireland at any point in the year — the clocks always match, because both change on the same dates.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what common UK times are in Ireland on Monday 26 October 2026. On dates after a clock change in either country the times can differ: check the clock-change note or use the converter.
UK clocks go back at 2am BST (01:00 UTC) on Sunday 25 October 2026. Clocks in Ireland change at the same moment as UK clocks, so 9am UK is 9am in Ireland both before and after.
| UK time | Ireland (Dublin) |
|---|---|
| 9am | 9am |
| 12pm | 12pm |
| 5pm | 5pm |
| 9pm | 9pm |
Best time to call
Because Ireland and the UK share the same time, any UK working hour works equally well for Irish contacts — there is no offset to plan around.
Daylight saving notes
The UK and Ireland change their clocks on exactly the same days, so the two countries are always on the same time. Ireland labels its summer time differently (Irish Standard Time) but the clock reading is identical to the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Ireland?
There is no time difference. The Republic of Ireland uses the same time as the UK all year, changing its clocks on the same dates.
Does Ireland change its clocks with the UK?
Yes. Ireland and the UK move their clocks on exactly the same days in spring and autumn, so they stay perfectly aligned.
What time is it in Dublin when it is 12pm in the UK?
When it is 12pm (noon) in the UK, it is also 12pm in Dublin — the two are always on the same time.