Ireland facts
| Capital | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 70,273 km² · 27,133 sq mi · 17,364,810 acres |
| Languages | English, Irish |
| Demonym | Irish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Dublin · UTC+1 · 8:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +353 |
| Internet domain | .ie |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 53.3331, -6.2489 |
Time difference
Dublin is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Ireland is about 0.75% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Ireland is about 28.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Dublin to Washington, D.C.: about 5,444 km (3,383 mi) as the crow flies.
- Dublin to London: about 462 km (287 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Ireland shares land borders with 1 country: United Kingdom.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
How big is Ireland?
Ireland covers about 70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi), ranking 118 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.75% of the size of the United States. It is about 28.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Ireland in?
Dublin uses UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) today. When it is noon in Dublin, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Ireland use?
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Ireland?
The international calling code is +353. From the United States dial 011 353 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 353.
What language is spoken in Ireland?
Official or national languages: English, Irish.