Current local time in SwordsLeinster, Ireland
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Europe/DublinUTC+0 / UTC+1
Swords 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 Swords
Swords 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 Swords
These places show the same clock as Swords 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)
Swords 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
- 53.46°, -6.22°
- Population
- 40,776
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Swords today
Computed from Swords'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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Swords time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Swords 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.
Swords time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Swords right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Swords, updated every second from your device's clock. Swords keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is Swords in?
- Swords 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 Swords 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 Swords's time?
- Dublin, South Dublin, London, Lisbon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Saint Helier keep the same clock as Swords all year.
Planning something with Swords?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Swords and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Swords into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Swords offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Dublin time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Ireland
Malahide, Finglas, Dublin, Balbriggan, Rathfarnham, Blanchardstown, Templeogue, Dún Laoghaire, Sandyford, South Dublin