Europe · capital city
What Is the Capital of Ireland?
Dublin
The capital of Ireland is Dublin. About 1.3 million people live in the Dublin urban area — 23.2% of the country's population.
1.3 million
Urban area population
UTC0
Time zone (+ daylight saving)
53.32°N
Latitude · 6.23°W
Yes
Largest city
Dublin at a glance
Name origin
Derived from the Irish words dubh (black or dark) and linn (pool), referring to the color of the Liffey River.
Time zone
UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Coordinates
53 19 N, 6 14 W · IANA time zone Europe/Dublin
Location of Ireland
Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Dublin
Douglas, Isle of Man — 148 km
London, United Kingdom — 463 km
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey — 501 km
Saint Helier, Jersey — 542 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands — 756 km
Brussels, Belgium — 764 km
Paris, France — 775 km
Luxembourg, Luxembourg — 949 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Dublin
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin. About 1.3 million people live in the Dublin urban area — 23.2% of the country's population.
Is Dublin the largest city in Ireland?
Yes — Dublin is also the largest urban area of Ireland (1.3 million).
What time zone is Dublin in?
Dublin is on UTC0 — UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Where does the name Dublin come from?
Derived from the Irish words dubh (black or dark) and linn (pool), referring to the color of the Liffey River.
Which capital is closest to Dublin?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, London (United Kingdom) is the closest, 463 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).