Current local time in Drogheda, Ireland

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About Drogheda

Drogheda, Louth, Ireland uses the Irish Standard Time time zone (Europe/Dublin), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 33,441.

Country:Ireland
State / region:Louth
Coordinates:53°43′N / 6°21′W
Population:33,441
Currency:Euro (EUR)
Languages:English, Irish
Country calling code:+353

Time zone in Drogheda

IANA time zone:Europe/Dublin
Time zone name:Irish Standard Time (IST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Drogheda 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
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in Drogheda today

Sunrise:08:06
Sunset:18:13
Solar noon:13:09
Day length:10h 07m
Civil twilight:07:30 – 18:49

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 Drogheda

  • LondonSame timeDrogheda is on the same time
  • New York+5 hDrogheda is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeDrogheda is on the same time

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Frequently asked questions about Drogheda time

What time zone is Drogheda in?
Drogheda uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin (Irish Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Drogheda observe daylight saving time?
Drogheda 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 Drogheda and London?
Right now Drogheda 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 Drogheda and New York?
Right now Drogheda 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.