Current local time in DroghedaLeinster, Ireland
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Europe/DublinUTC+0 / UTC+1
Drogheda keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Daylight saving time in Drogheda
Drogheda changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+0
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1
Cities on the same time as Drogheda
These places show the same clock as Drogheda every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Ireland
- In other countries
London (United Kingdom), Lisbon (Portugal), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Saint Helier (Jersey), Douglas (Isle of Man), Saint Peter Port (Guernsey), Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)
Drogheda time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Dublin
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+0
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Leinster
- Coordinates
- 53.72°, -6.35°
- Population
- 44,135
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Drogheda today
Computed from Drogheda's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Drogheda time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Drogheda is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 5h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 3h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 10h behind |
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Drogheda time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Drogheda right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Drogheda, updated every second from your device's clock. Drogheda keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is Drogheda in?
- Drogheda is in the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer.
- Does Drogheda observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+0; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1.
- Which cities share Drogheda's time?
- Dublin, South Dublin, London, Lisbon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Saint Helier keep the same clock as Drogheda all year.
Planning something with Drogheda?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Drogheda and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Drogheda into yours, or the other way round.
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