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Dublin Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Ireland
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dublin, Ireland, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 12, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, sunrise is at 4:58 AM and sunset is at 9:53 PM (Europe/Dublin). The day lasts 16h 55m, solar noon is at 1:26 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:55 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:56 PM.
Local date
June 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Europe/Dublin
Today’s solar times in Dublin
Dawn
4:06 AM
Sunrise
4:58 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:55 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:56 PM
Sunset
9:53 PM
Dusk
10:45 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
16h 55m
Solar noon
1:26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 12, 2026 | 4:58 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 55m |
| TomorrowJun 13, 2026 | 4:58 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 56m |
| +1 weekJun 19, 2026 | 4:57 AM | 9:57 PM | 17h 00m |
| +1 monthJul 12, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dublin today?
On June 12, 2026, sunrise in Dublin, Ireland is at 4:58 AM and sunset is at 9:53 PM (Europe/Dublin).
How long is the day in Dublin today?
Today in Dublin, the time between sunrise and sunset is 16h 55m.
When is golden hour in Dublin?
Morning golden hour in Dublin ends at 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:56 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dublin?
Solar noon in Dublin is at 1:26 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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