Current local time in PortlaoiseLeinster, Ireland
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Europe/DublinUTC+0 / UTC+1
Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise
Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise
These places show the same clock as Portlaoise 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)
Portlaoise 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
- 53.03°, -7.30°
- Population
- 23,494
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Portlaoise today
Computed from Portlaoise'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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Portlaoise time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Portlaoise 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.
Portlaoise time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Portlaoise right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Portlaoise, updated every second from your device's clock. Portlaoise keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is Portlaoise in?
- Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise's time?
- Dublin, South Dublin, London, Lisbon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Saint Helier keep the same clock as Portlaoise all year.
Planning something with Portlaoise?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Portlaoise and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Portlaoise into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Portlaoise offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Dublin time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Ireland
Tullamore, Kilkenny, Carlow, An Muileann gCearr, Droichead Nua, Naas, Athlone, Cluain Meala, Waterford, Maynooth