Sunrise & sunset times in Dublin, Ireland
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 20:12 in Dublin. All times are shown in the Europe/Dublin timezone.
Today in Dublin
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Golden hour in Dublin today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Dublin when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dublin (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dublin’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:32 | 16:37 | 12:34 | 8h 04m |
| February | 07:43 | 17:35 | 12:39 | 9h 52m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:29 | 12:33 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:25 | 20:25 | 13:24 | 13h 59m |
| May | 05:25 | 21:18 | 13:21 | 15h 52m |
| June | 04:56 | 21:54 | 13:25 | 16h 58m |
| July | 05:15 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 16h 29m |
| August | 06:04 | 20:52 | 13:29 | 14h 47m |
| September | 06:58 | 19:40 | 13:20 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:51 | 18:28 | 13:10 | 10h 37m |
| November | 07:49 | 16:28 | 12:09 | 8h 38m |
| December | 08:33 | 16:06 | 12:20 | 7h 32m |
Solar year in Dublin (2026)
Day length in Dublin swings by 9h 30m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Dublin
Longest day in Dublin: 16h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 20m.
Moon tonight in Dublin
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Dublin today?▼
The sun rises at 06:36 Europe/Dublin in Dublin, Ireland today.
What time is sunset in Dublin today?▼
The sun sets at 20:12 Europe/Dublin in Dublin today.
How long is the day in Dublin today?▼
Daylight in Dublin today lasts 13 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dublin?▼
The morning golden hour in Dublin runs from 05:59 to 07:22, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:25 to 20:48.
What is the timezone of Dublin?▼
Dublin uses the Europe/Dublin timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Dublin?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dublin is 21 June 2026, with 17h 00m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dublin?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dublin is 21 December 2026, with 7h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dublin?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Dublin swings by 9h 30m.