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Time in Cork, Ireland
Monday, June 29, 2026
It is currently 6:54:06 PM in Cork, Ireland on Monday, June 29, 2026. Cork is UTC+1 (GMT+1) and observes daylight saving time, so the offset shifts by an hour in summer. This zone is also written as IST (Irish Standard Time).
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The Time in Cork, Explained
A quick guide to the time in Cork, Ireland — its time zone, daylight saving, and how to line it up with yours.
Which time zone does Cork use?
Cork, Ireland runs on UTC+1 — written as IST (Irish Standard Time). That offset is what the live clock at the top of this page uses, so the time you see always matches the real local clock in Cork.
Does Cork observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Cork shifts its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset moves by an hour between summer and winter. The clock above already accounts for it and always shows the time Cork is actually keeping today.
How do I work out Cork time from where I am?
The fastest way is a converter: pick your own zone and you’ll get the matching Cork time instantly, for any date. You can also open the full IST conversion list to compare Cork against every other zone.
What's the quickest way to keep an eye on Cork time?
The big clock at the top updates every second, so you can leave this page open and glance at it. Running an event or watching a launch from afar? Tap the fullscreen icon to throw the Cork clock onto a big screen.
Can I trust the time shown for Cork?
It’s calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone and computer rely on — not a fixed number that drifts when the rules change. So the Cork time here stays correct through daylight-saving switches and into the future.