Current local time in GalwayConnacht, Ireland
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Europe/DublinUTC+0 / UTC+1
Galway 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 Galway
Galway 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 Galway
These places show the same clock as Galway 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)
Galway 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
- Connacht
- Coordinates
- 53.27°, -9.05°
- Population
- 85,910
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Galway today
Computed from Galway'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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Galway time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Galway 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 |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Galway time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Galway right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Galway, updated every second from your device's clock. Galway keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is Galway in?
- Galway 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 Galway 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 Galway's time?
- Dublin, South Dublin, London, Lisbon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Saint Helier keep the same clock as Galway all year.
Planning something with Galway?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Galway and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Galway into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Galway offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Dublin time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Ireland
Ennis, Limerick, Athlone, Sligo, Tralee, Ballincollig, Cork, Douglas, Tullamore, Carrigaline