Current local time in County Galway, Ireland
IST · UTC+01:00 · Irish Standard Time
About County Galway
County Galway, Connacht, Ireland uses the Irish Standard Time time zone (Europe/Dublin), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 258,058.
| Country: | Ireland |
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| State / region: | Connacht |
| Coordinates: | 53°20′N / 9°00′W |
| Population: | 258,058 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | English, Irish |
| Country calling code: | +353 |
Time zone in County Galway
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Dublin |
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| Time zone name: | Irish Standard Time (IST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
County Galway is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in County Galway today
| Sunrise: | 08:15 |
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| Sunset: | 18:24 |
| Solar noon: | 13:20 |
| Day length: | 10h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:40 – 19:00 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from County Galway
- LondonSame timeCounty Galway is on the same time
- New York+5 hCounty Galway is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCounty Galway is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about County Galway time
What time zone is County Galway in?
County Galway uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin (Irish Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does County Galway observe daylight saving time?
County Galway is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between County Galway and London?
Right now County Galway and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between County Galway and New York?
Right now County Galway is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.