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Sunrise and sunset in Dublin, Ireland
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:46 AM–8:34 AM and 5:50 PM–6:38 PM
Times are local time in Dublin. Current time in Dublin →
Sunrise and sunset in Dublin through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 37m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 39m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 31m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 40m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:18 AM | 4:12 PM | 7h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:35 AM | 4:07 PM | 7h 33m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:41 AM | 4:17 PM | 7h 36m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:33 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 3m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:11 AM | 5:07 PM | 8h 56m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 50m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 47m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 47m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 59m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 57m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 1m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 51m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 37m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:57 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 58m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:02 AM | 9:57 PM | 16h 55m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 9:47 PM | 16h 31m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 9:23 PM | 15h 42m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 51m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 43m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 45m |
Calculated for 53.33°N, 6.25°W, including daylight saving time where Dublin uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Dublin this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 0m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 30m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:57 AM on June 15
- Latest sunset: 9:58 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Dublin today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 6:38 PM in Dublin, giving 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Dublin?
The longest day in Dublin in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dublin?
The shortest day in Dublin in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Dublin?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:57 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset is 9:58 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Dublin?
Today, golden hour in Dublin is from sunrise (7:46 AM) to 8:34 AM in the morning, and from 5:50 PM to sunset (6:38 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.