What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
Dublin is the capital city and seat of government of Ireland, a country in Northern Europe. Ireland uses the ISO codes IE and IRL, and its international dialling code is +353. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Ireland, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Ireland country page. The country has an estimated population of 5,484,367 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Ireland
- Capital: Dublin
- Region: Northern Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +353
- Flag emoji: 🇮🇪
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Is Dublin the largest city in Ireland?
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Dublin?
Dublin, like the rest of Ireland, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.