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Dublin, Ireland: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Dublin, Ireland. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 17, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, sunrise is at 7:56 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (Europe/Dublin). The day lasts 10h 31m, solar noon is at 1:11 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
Local date
October 17, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 17, 2026, 2:17 AM
Today’s solar times in Dublin
Dawn
7:20 AM
Sunrise
7:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:38 PM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Dusk
7:02 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 31m
Solar noon
1:11 PM
Coordinates
53.3331, -6.2489
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 53.3331, longitude -6.2489, and the Europe/Dublin time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dublin over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 17, 2026 | 7:56 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 31m |
| TomorrowOct 18, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 27m |
| +1 weekOct 24, 2026 | 8:09 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 03m |
| +1 monthNov 16, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 37m |
What these times mean
Dublin changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Dublin throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:33 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 03m |
| February | 7:45 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 51m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 58m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 52m |
| June | 4:57 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 58m |
| July | 5:16 AM | 9:47 PM | 16h 31m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 50m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 39m |
| November | 7:50 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 40m |
| December | 8:35 AM | 4:07 PM | 7h 33m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:57 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
9:58 PM
June 21
Longest day
17h 00m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 30m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Dublin with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 6:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 6:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 1:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 1:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 9:18 AM | 94.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dublin today?
On October 17, 2026, sunrise in Dublin, Ireland is at 7:56 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (Europe/Dublin).
How long is the day in Dublin today?
Today in Dublin, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 31m.
When is golden hour in Dublin?
Morning golden hour in Dublin ends at 8:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dublin?
Solar noon in Dublin is at 1:11 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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