Current local time in KilkennyLeinster, Ireland
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Europe/DublinUTC+0 / UTC+1
Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
These places show the same clock as Kilkenny 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)
Kilkenny 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
- 52.65°, -7.25°
- Population
- 21,589
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Kilkenny today
Computed from Kilkenny'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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Kilkenny time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Kilkenny 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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Kilkenny time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Kilkenny right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Kilkenny, updated every second from your device's clock. Kilkenny keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is Kilkenny in?
- Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny's time?
- Dublin, South Dublin, London, Lisbon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Saint Helier keep the same clock as Kilkenny all year.
Planning something with Kilkenny?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Kilkenny and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Kilkenny into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Kilkenny offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Dublin time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Ireland
Carlow, Portlaoise, Waterford, Cluain Meala, Tullamore, Droichead Nua, Naas, Wexford, An Muileann gCearr, Celbridge