Current local time in Swords, Ireland
IST · UTC+01:00 · Irish Standard Time
About Swords
Swords, Dublin, Ireland uses the Irish Standard Time time zone (Europe/Dublin), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 36,924.
| Country: | Ireland |
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| State / region: | Dublin |
| Coordinates: | 53°28′N / 6°13′W |
| Population: | 36,924 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | English, Irish |
| Country calling code: | +353 |
Time zone in Swords
| 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
Swords 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 Swords today
| Sunrise: | 08:03 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 13:09 |
| Day length: | 10h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:27 – 18:51 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (IST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Swords
- LondonSame timeSwords is on the same time
- New York+5 hSwords is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSwords is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Swords time
What time zone is Swords in?
Swords uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin (Irish Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Swords observe daylight saving time?
Swords 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 Swords and London?
Right now Swords 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 Swords and New York?
Right now Swords 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.