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Clock Changes in Ireland 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in Ireland? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 28 March 2027.
Did the clocks change in Ireland?
Yes – the clocks went back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 02:00.
Local time now: (GMT · UTC+0). Ireland →
Next clock change ⏩
Sunday 28 March 2027 · 01:00 → 02:00 · GMT → IST
Last change: Sunday 25 October 2026 (−1 hour).
Clock change dates in Ireland
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Sun 25 Oct 2026, 02:00 |
| 2027 | Sun 28 Mar 2027, 01:00 | Sun 31 Oct 2027, 02:00 |
| 2028 | Sun 26 Mar 2028, 01:00 | Sun 29 Oct 2028, 02:00 |
| 2029 | Sun 25 Mar 2029, 01:00 | Sun 28 Oct 2029, 02:00 |
| 2030 | Sun 31 Mar 2030, 01:00 | Sun 27 Oct 2030, 02:00 |
| 2031 | Sun 30 Mar 2031, 01:00 | Sun 26 Oct 2031, 02:00 |
Ireland changes its clocks on the same dates as the UK and the rest of the EU: forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, switching between Irish Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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UkraineFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in Ireland in 2027?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 31 October 2027 at 02:00.
When do the clocks go forward in Ireland in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 28 March 2027 at 01:00.
Does Ireland change its clocks?
Yes. Ireland moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?
When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.