What time is it in Galway right now?

Galway is on Europe/Dublin, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Galway in?

Galway uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Galway observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.

What time do the sun rise and set in Galway today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:49 AM and sets at about 9:34 PM local time in Galway, giving roughly 15h 45m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:43 PM.

Ireland · Connacht

Current local time in Galway

Galway keeps time on the Europe/Dublin zone, currently UTC+1. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Galway, Connacht

05:17

Sun, Jul 26UTC+1

Galway time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Dublin
Current UTC offset: 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: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

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: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 9:34 PM
Solar noon: 1:43 PM
Day length: 15h 45m
Civil dawn: 4:58 AM
Civil dusk: 10:26 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:35 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:48 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Galway time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Galway is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:17 PM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:17 AM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:17 AM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	01:17 PM	8h behind

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Working with Galway time

Scheduling across Europe/Dublin is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Galway and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Dublin.Track clock changesSee exactly when Galway next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Galway beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Galway offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Dublin baked in, not guessed.

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Galwaytime — questions & answers

What time is it in Galway right now?: Galway is on Europe/Dublin, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Galway in?: Galway uses the IANA time zone Europe/Dublin, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Galway observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.
What time do the sun rise and set in Galway today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:49 AM and sets at about 9:34 PM local time in Galway, giving roughly 15h 45m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:43 PM.