Current Date And Time In Drogheda, Ireland
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Drogheda, a city in Leinster, Ireland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Drogheda — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Drogheda | |
| District / County | Louth | |
| State | Leinster | |
| Country | Ireland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 40,956 | |
| Area | 14.80 km² (5.71 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Leinster | #5 of 277 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +353 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ie | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 28 | |
| In Feet | 92 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.72 | |
| Longitude | -6.35 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.719° N 6.348° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 43' 8" N 6° 20' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 43.13' N 6° 20.87' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Leinster Capital | 30 km South-Southeast of Swords | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Warrenpoint, United Kingdom (43 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Dublin | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1194-01-01 |
Drogheda is a city situated in Leinster, Ireland, within Europe. It falls under Louth, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Drogheda as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Leinster
The latitude and longitude of Drogheda pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 28 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Drogheda on the map
Drogheda runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Drogheda run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Drogheda exchange rates
To ring a number in Drogheda from outside Ireland, dial +353 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Drogheda and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Drogheda ranks #5 of 277 cities in Leinster. It lies about 30 km South-Southeast of Swords, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Leinster market. › Cities near Drogheda
Drogheda has a recorded population of approximately 40,956 people. That places it #5 of 277 cities with population data in Leinster. Browse more cities in Leinster for comparison.
Drogheda spans approximately 14.80 square kilometers (5.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Drogheda keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:55 AM and sets around 09:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Drogheda price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Drogheda currency page.
Drogheda is about 30 km South-Southeast of Swords, the capital of Leinster. See cities near Drogheda for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Drogheda lands you closest to Warrenpoint, United Kingdom, about 43 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Drogheda sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
